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

[heynowbababooey]

I immediately threw up when I saw the multiple posts on Instagram. Unbelievable. What a tragedy. RIP Johnny Hockey.

 

[Captain Monglobster]

Thoughts and prayers to their family. I cant even fathom how you process something like this.

 

[JackZap]

RIP

 

[Dr Pepper]

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 ?

They're making changes to it, check the top of the article.....now it says "updated 8:13am", before that it was 8:04.....seems like it's gone through a few revisions as probably more and more people are tweeting about what a shitty article it is.

 

[LordBacon]

Jesus Christ,
life really isnt fair.

 

[thegazelle]

Regardless of whether you were a fan of Gaudreau or not, this is a tragedy on so many levels. A son, a brother, a father - all lost their lives so suddenly and tragically. Really magnifies the fragility of life and how none of us really know how much time we have on this earth.

I can't imagine that what should have been a celebration of their sister getting married is now a day of deep mourning and sorrow.

Just really exemplifies how short life can be and to make the most of our time here, and cherish the time with family and friends. I have known more than a few people who have regrets about family estrangements once their loved one passed, often suddenly.

Always a good idea to remind those who are close to us how much they are loved, while we still can.

 

[FlyguyOX]

So f***ed up. Makese me sick

 

[ijuka]

Thoughts and prayers to their family. I cant even fathom how you process something like this.

Imagining the wife, she has half-year-old and a one-year-old babies who she now needs to take care of on her own while processing all this, hopefully she gets the help to get through this

 

[HockeyVirus]

It is this picture that hurt me. This young family, without their dad who would have surely been their hero. Life is unfair. RIP

 

[JohanFranzenstein]

f***ing awful. My heart is broken for the Gaudreau family.

 

[Coffees]

He will forever be a hockey legend

 

[Hullois]

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau, brother killed after being struck by suspected drunk driver in NJ

The fatal crash happened the day before Gaudreau's sister's wedding was to be held in Philadelphia.

6abc.com

 

[Nogatco Rd]

CBJ just released a statement confirming it, it's in this thread

Bettman and Blue Jackets released a statement its unfortunately confirmed

The poster I was responding to was asking if the driver being drunk was confirmed.

As far as I know that has not been confirmed.

I have seen news reports say the driver remained at the scene and spoke to police. I didn’t see anything about them being booked on suspicion of DUI, which would certainly be a newsworthy detail.

Just trying to avoid unnecessary rumors and unneeded shitty vibes in the thread since people are already derailing with rants about the driver being a murderer.

Premature and probably inappropriate either way.

Edited to add - appears the DUI detail has been confirmed.

 

[Bjorn Le]

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.

Probably Pelle Lindbergh (also died in a car accident in New Jersey), who was the incumbent Vezina winner and one of the best goalies in the NHL, or Tim Horton, a Hall of Fame defensemen at the end of his career.

 

[kudla]

He was one of the first players i watched play. He inspired many and brought smile to our faces throughout his career.

Rest in peace.

 

[Boomstick]

So devastating, so sad. RIP Johnny and Matthew. Worst possible news.

 

[NYRFANMANI]

Gut-wrenching ...

my deepest condolences.

 

[keppel146]

Tragic. Prayers for the family.

 

[JPT]

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.

Has it been confirmed this driver was drunk? I read a handful of pages back that no arrest has been made.

 

[bobholly39]

I don't even know what to say.

This is absolutely terrible. Sincere condolences to family and friends. What a horrible loss.

 

[Sticktape]

Terrible. Way too young.

 

[SI90]

Was up all night hoping it wasn’t real. I’m sick to my stomach. Thoughts are with Jonny and Matthews family’s. Especially their wives, sisters, parents, and most importantly young children. This is absolutely devastating.

 

[BFLO]

Goddamnit. Had a bad feeling when I first saw the rumors last night. The feeling got worse after an hour when they had not been debunked.

Rip Johnny and Matty.

Sister’s wedding probably canceled too?

 

[Voight]

Damn story got me teared up this morning.

Life is amazing but so unfair at the same time.
I feel for his family. His kids will never remember any moment they had with him. Just breaks my heart.

It's a gut punch when I see people younger than I pass away.

Not to mention he signed in Columbus essentially for his kids.

 

[JPeeper]

RIP Johnny Hockey and brother Matt.

Forever a Flame.