In Memoriam Johnny Gaudreau & Matthew Gaudreau killed by drunk driver while cycling (MOD WARNING. No Flaming, Trolling, or Politics.)

[ijuka]

A very tragic accident. When's the last time such a high profile current NHL player died like this?

Would be great if we could solve the drunk driver problem for good. Sadly, relying on people not being idiots only gets you so far.

 

[Soundgarden]

Jesus, that's terrible. Way too young. R.I.P. and please don't drunk drive guys, it's not worth it. Get an Uber.

 

[BKarchitect]

Now it says:

Heading toward training camp, new coach Dean Evason appeared to have two of his three forward spots filled on the top line with Gaudreau at left wing and Monahan in the middle. Now, a week after trading Patrik Laine to the Montreal Canadiens, there’s a large void of proven elite wingers and a much bigger emptiness in the hearts and minds of Gaudreau's family, teammates and all those who knew him.

It’s still terrible.

Shut up about hockey for 15 minutes you tools.

 

[Section311]

Thinking of Kevin Hayes. Just lost his best friend at 31 years old almost exactly 3 years to the day he lost his brother at 31 years old.

 

[Mrfenn92]

RIP for both brothers. Just f***ing terrible

 

[kthx]

RIP. No words, absolutely horrible.

 

[End of Line]

Nice article by the Columbus Dispatch, where they're focused on the important stuff: View attachment 903984

The Dispatch has been awful for years so sadly this isn’t surprising.

Local FOX channel just confirmed that he and his brother were killed by a drunk driver as well

Condolences go out to his family, wife, and children. Gone too soon. RIP.

 

[vlady]

oh damn, this is really heart breaking and shocking. Can't imagine what their families are going through right now.

 

[JPT]

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.

Impatience behind the wheel can be extremely dangerous, and it seems to be a growing problem. The amount of vehicles I see doing stupid stuff just to try to get somewhere a minute or two faster is constantly growing. "Slow down and think" is something I'm trying to remind myself more and more.

 

[Metal God]

Was an exciting player to watch. Horrific news. RIP

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

Dammit I hoped it wasn't true. This f***ing sucks. RIP

 

[airforceones25]

Just horrendous news to wake up to. Life is so fragile.

 

[MuckOG]

Last month Vikings rookie CB Khyree Jackson was killed by a drunk driver. Now Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau....These are just a few famous people, but countless other people have been killed or injured by people who think they can drink and drive.

Drunk drivers are the worst.

 

[Fledgemyhedge]

I wouldn't be surprised if this was written by AI honestly, people have gotten so lazy now.

Even AI would be less cold hearted

 

[Ladyfan]

This is horrible news.

My heart goes out to the family, friends and hockey world.

 

[Unspecified]

WOW what a horrible tragedy! RIP Johnny and Matthew! f***ing drunk drivers are absolutely vile.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

I can't even begin to imagine what this family is going through.

2 sons, 2 brothers die on the eve of their sister's wedding. Jonny Hockey leaves behind 2 babies and a wife.

I had hoped the rumors weren't true, but as the night wore the silence was deafening.

Rest in Peace Jonny. Hockey will miss you.

Just an unbelievable tragic day.

Ya, this is about as bad as it gets for a family. Absolutely brutal.

 

[Canadienna]

Wow. How entirely awful.

May they rest in peace.

 

[BWJM]

RIP Gaudreau brothers.

Incredibly devastating to the familes/friends. The league lost a great talent as well.

 

[Kingsfan1]

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau dead in New Jersey accident

Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed while biking Thursday night in Oldmans Township, New Jersey.

www.dispatch.com

Says it was updated, but could probably still use further revisions.

Talking about his "disappointing seasons" in the same article? Who greenlit this one?

Its actually not edited , if you scroll all tbe way down the words that keep getting posted in here are still there . Seriously who is this clown and how was this greenlit ?

 

[Volica]

Gut wrenching.
I truly feel for Guy and the rest of the Gaudreau family. Losing both John and Matt together is something I couldn’t fathom as a parent. God rest their souls.

 

[Kairi Zaide]

That's just terrible. Prayers to their family and friends. Rip.

f*** drunk drivers.

 

[Voight]

The weekend of their sisters wedding too.

 

[brentashton]

As a person, he was a beauty. Was lucky to get him to sign my hat back when he was young.

As a player... i think he was robbed of the Hart trophy in 2022. I know plus minus is a trash stat, but there is something to be said about the highest plus minus since Wayne Gretzky in the 80s while leading your team to the conference title.

He was entertaining... there's a reason even Connor McDavid called him his favourite player.

He was all about family. I can't imagine what they are going through having lost John and Matthew. I don't think I've felt this sad about a celebrity death. Absolutely tragic

Yup.

Oiler fan through and through, but Johnny Gaudreau was always exciting to watch and could pull me from my seat. I was disappointed when he left Calgary in FA, knowing the BoA would be different. That said, that’s all unimportant now.

I’m gutted for he and his brother’s family. I was 23 when Pelle Lindbergh was killed in a vehicle accident. I never thought I’d feel the same again, but here I am.

RIP Matthew and Johnny. Condolences to the Gaudreau family.

 

[Aphid]

What a shame to be taken so young for something so easily avoidable. How do people still drive drunk? There is so many other options not to do it. Hell, if you're broke you could even take a bus for free and the driver won't hassle you.

Now this driver chose to not only ruin his life but countless other lives because of his selfish stupidity.