Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were sadly killed August 29 by a suspected drunk driver. Gaudreau was an incredible guy on and off the ice with a decade long career in the NHL being a fundamental member of the Calgary Flames and the Columbus Blue Jackets. He will be missed dearly.
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Hey guys, this is Justin (Eck) here. I was not available to record today but I thought it was important that we get something up, so I had Zack record this. RIP Johnny and Matt.
Heartbreaking news. And to hear they were together for their sister’s wedding scheduled today, I just can’t fathom what that family is going through.
As an oilers fan who originally started watching the battle of alberta games in 2014 that made me a fan of the nhl I loved watching Johnny gaudreau play even as an oilers fan back then he was one of my favorite players as I could see his love for the game and the love he had for his teammates. He will be missed RIP to a G.O.A.T 🕊🕊🕊
Was the drunk driver an illegal immigrant?
I saw this on the news while I was at the gym after work. It's really tragic that you can be doing something so normal, so routine and end up losing your life in that way as a result of someone's poor decisions. I don't know Johnny personally nor did I get to see him play since I'm still a relatively new hockey fan (got into the sport April of 2023) and I haven't seen a lot of Columbus Blue Jackets games. However, I'm sure many of you who have been hockey fans longer than I have and have seen more Blue Jackets games than I have probably have a lot of great stories about him making great plays, being a good person, and just doing what he loves (playing hockey).
I also can't imagine losing two people at the same like this. It must be absolutely horrible to receive news like that. If there's hockey in Heaven, I bet they're both up there playing. I pray the family gets the support they need, whatever that may be. Rest in peace, Johnny and Matt.
Rip johnny and Matthew and all prayers to the gaudreau family 🕊️🕊️🕊️😭😭😭
#sticksout
this shit is so gut wetching i hope the driver faces justice and the family can find closure. RIP Jhonny and Matthew
RIP
Should’ve never happened. Don’t drink or smoke and drive. You’re a moron if you do.
Crazy thing is, we feel better now paying the drunk driver millions of US dollars to undergo a relatively needless trial. Guy ran down two bicyclists and killed them. He was caught red handed, with witnesses and plenty of dashcam video. The US has a strange way of punishing victims, their families, and their peers.
Hearltbreaking 😥 I loved watching Johnny play the game. RIP to Johnny Hockey and his brother Matthew as
My favorite Gaudreau story was when he tried to deposit his first game check in an ATM and Kevin Hayes was like no bud that’s not how it works
I'm heartbroken for their family. Rip Johnny and Matthew
"People" who get high or drunk while driving are really the worst, up there with the preds, abusers, pdf files, etc..
Poor family; they lost TWO loved ones at the same time in such a tragic manner. My heart goes out to them…
Hopefully we get some clear facts and disclosure from police on what happened soon. At first I thought the Gaudreaus were the ones drunk driving, but now it seems like they were hit by a drunk driver.
As an avid cyclist and a recent hockey fan this was sad news to read today. The fact he leaves behind a young family is awful. Be careful when on the roads folks and drink responsibly.
Edit: Wow, reading through the comments I learned their sister
was to be wed today. I can’t imagine the emotional whiplash for the family, they have my thoughts is as all I can say.
Idiots like Eck and other morons in the media dont actually care they use it TO PAY THEIR DAMN BILLS
IMO people shouldn't get their licenses until they have PROVEN that they can drink responsibly, and if they mess it up 1 time, speeding or whatever, permanent ban on their license.
Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened
We love you Johnny
Gaudreau's family is wealthy, and any donations should go to MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving). I think the Gaudreau's would like us to do that instead.