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[Leaf Rocket]

Just too sad ... so many ruined families

RIP Johnny Gaudreau - Stickied for now​

Such a senseless loss. Can't imagine what the parents/family are dealing with. Cruel.

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[Warden of the North]

RIP

Hug your loved ones folks. Every time you see them.

 

[Fogelhund]

What a tragedy. RIP Johnny Hockey. Condolences to friends and family.

 

[MSZ]

RIP Johnny, way too young.

Apparently they were hit by a drunk driver.

PEDRICKTOWN, N.J. (CBS) — Columbus Blue Jackets player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother were killed in a crash Thursday night in Salem County, New Jersey, State Police confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia.

Gaudreau, 31, and his 29-year-old brother Matthew were riding bikes on County Route 551 in Oldmans Township, Salem County on Thursday night when they were struck by a man driving a Jeep.

Police said the driver, 43-year-old Sean Higgins of Woodstown, New Jersey, attempted to pass a slower vehicle when he hit the Gaudreau brothers.

The Blue Jackets confirmed the Gaudreaus deaths in a post on X.

Higgins was detained under suspicion he was under the influence of alcohol and charged with two counts of death by auto. He was taken to the Salem County Correctional Facility.

According to officials, the New Jersey State Police talked to the driver who remained at the scene.

 

[Kazparov]

Wow crazy news. Condolences to his family.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Unbelievably tragic. Condolences to the Gaudreau family. What a terrible loss to lose two sons.

 

[LeafSteel]

I’m stunned and heartbroken.

This is just a crushing loss.

My condolences to the Gaudreau family, and the Columbus Blue Jackets family and fans.

You are all in my thoughts.

 

[1specter]

f***ing drunk piece of shit. Guys, please if you're gonna drink get a DD, arrange for a cab / Uber, take the bus, do whatever you can but don't f***ing drive and ruin both your life and others' lives in the process.

 

[Peasy]

I feel awful for CBJ fans. They cant catch a break. 2 years ago Kivlenieks passed away from a freak accident. He was part of the CBJ org and was really close to merzlikins. Last season they have to deal with all the babcock BS right before the season starts and completely derailed everything going into the year. And now this has just happened...

What a tragedy.

 

[Fogelhund]

On a personnel note, this bothers me a lot. I hate that this has happened to a family and two young men like this. I hate what it's done to the family... the day before his sister's wedding no less. That's just going to scar the family for life, on so many levels. Sure, the wedding will likely be postponed, but even postponement isn't going to take the stink out of this. All because this MFer Higgins decided he was ok to drive home this time.

This also bothers me, because I'm a cyclist too. I've known people who have been hurt, even killed in the past. I ride on country roads, with less traffic, as it feels safer. I've always worried a little bit though, and each time you hear of something like this, you just have more reservations. I was supposed to go on a bike tour this Sunday... I just don't think I'll be able to do it.

 

[Malachi Crunch]

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What a f***ing asshole.

 

[1specter]

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On a personnel note, this bothers me a lot. I hate that this has happened to family and two young men like this. I hate what it's done to the family... the day before his sister's wedding no less. That's just going to scar the family for life, on so many levels. Sure, the wedding will likely be postponed, but even postponement isn't going to take the stink out of this. All because this MFer Higgins decided he was ok to drive home this time.

This also bothers me, because I ride bikes for exercise. I've known people who have been hurt, even killed in the past. I ride on country roads, with less traffic, as it feels safer. I've always worried a little bit though, and each time you hear of something like this, you just have more reservations. I was supposed to go on a bike tour this Sunday... I just don't think I'll be able to do it.

Holy f*** what a drunk, impatient piece of garbage.

 

[Voodoo Child]

Goddamn, Johnny Hockey…

A star player in his prime killed, when was the last time that happened?!

 

[Squiffy]

Goddamn, Johnny Hockey…

A star player in his prime killed, when was the last time that happened?!

Only one I can think of is Pelle Lindbergh as far as legit top NHL players go. That's pushing 40 years ago.

 

[Darcy Tucker]

grim

 

[fahad203]

Not the way I wanted to start the hockey year. Gives me the same feeling as Yaroslav plane crash.

Just gutted. Absolutely gutted.

 

[mix1home]

As I cyclist myself who was hit by the truck (thankfully at low speed), I can only say that there are drivers out there that should simply not be on the road. Their driving privileges should be taken away forever. There were countless interaction where I warned drivers that with their driving style they would kill someone one day and then they would need to own it and not sit on the curb with their hands around their head and go directly to police officer and ask for maximum charge and punishment.
People should really drive to their abilities and not pretend that they are Michael Schumacher. Even Michael got into terrible accident himself. There is a lesson there everyone should learn. Stay in your lane, break and keep distance, maintain observability, do not assume that technology and great safety advances of modern cars will excuse reckless behaviour of driver on the road.
What a terrible terrible accident! RIP Johnny!

 

[ULF_55]

We have temporarily stickied a Johnny Gaudreau thread for further discussions.

Just too sad ... so many ruined families

RIP Johnny Gaudreau - Stickied for now

Such a senseless loss. Can't imagine what the parents/family are dealing with. Cruel.

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[Nineteen67]

As I cyclist myself who was hit by the truck (thankfully at low speed), I can only say that there are drivers out there that should simply not be on the road. Their driving privileges should be taken away forever. There were countless interaction where I warned drivers that with their driving style they would kill someone one day and then they would need to own it and not sit on the curb with their hands around their head and go directly to police officer and ask for maximum charge and punishment.
People should really drive to their abilities and not pretend that they are Michael Schumacher. Even Michael got into terrible accident himself. There is a lesson there everyone should learn. Stay in your lane, break and keep distance, maintain observability, do not assume that technology and great safety advances of modern cars will excuse reckless behaviour of driver on the road.
What a terrible terrible accident! RIP Johnny!

A slow driver in front of you just might be your guardian angel.

 

[mix1home]

A slow driver in front of you just might be your guardian angel.

Yeah, I can see that on country road car could protect bicyclist until it’s very safe to pass.
In my particular case though, guy was turning right on red signal without stopping or giving right of way to traffic moving with green.

 

[hockeywiz542]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1829551743954489525

 

[ULF_55]

Carolina Hurricanes' Jesper Fast expected to miss season following neck surgery | TSN

Carolina Hurricanes veteran forward Jesper Fast is not expected to play in the 2024-25 season after undergoing neck surgery on August 6, the team announced on Thursday.

www.tsn.ca

Carolina Hurricanes veteran forward Jesper Fast is not expected to play in the 2024-25 season after undergoing neck surgery on August 6, the team announced on Thursday.

That will take their Capspace to about $10.5mm, needing another defender, and signing 33 goal scoring forward Jarvis.

 

[Ianturnedbull]

Max Piacoretty - is it worth it?

 

[ACC1224]

Max Piacoretty - is it worth it?

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Looks like he's had some work done. Nose job?

 

[fahad203]

Max Piacoretty - is it worth it?

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We need to pass on these players. He's 35 and been declining. On top of that he's slow
I am sure someone like Stevees could use a long look. Give Robertsson a good look in different game situations

 

[IPS]

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On a personnel note, this bothers me a lot. I hate that this has happened to a family and two young men like this. I hate what it's done to the family... the day before his sister's wedding no less. That's just going to scar the family for life, on so many levels. Sure, the wedding will likely be postponed, but even postponement isn't going to take the stink out of this. All because this MFer Higgins decided he was ok to drive home this time.

This also bothers me, because I'm a cyclist too. I've known people who have been hurt, even killed in the past. I ride on country roads, with less traffic, as it feels safer. I've always worried a little bit though, and each time you hear of something like this, you just have more reservations. I was supposed to go on a bike tour this Sunday... I just don't think I'll be able to do it.

So some impatient dickhead driver who was already drinking was the perpetrator of this tragedy?

The Gaudreau family/friends have to be scarred for life now cause some drunk moron was in a rush to get nowhere? Life is truly bizarre sometimes.