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

[KingsHockey24]

Just terrible.

RIP Johnny Hockey.

 

[BullyHockey]

Un-*****-believable. I saw the headlines this morning and I couldn't believe it. What a tragedy. RIP

And of course it was a drunk driver, so f***ing avoidable.

 

[5 14 6 1]

This is heartbreaking. Reading the report (drunk f-er passing on the inside after 5-6 beers?!? )… I can’t even express my rage.

So to focus on Johnny (and his brother),… it’s devastating to hear of his passing…. You can’t truly know a persons personality without really knowing him, but I’m forever grateful to have seen Johnny Hockey play the game. Not just the elegant plays, but his approach to the game and his teammates. As an opposing Oiler fan it was always so easy to see a guy who brought joy to the game and those around him… always seemed like the nicest guy and teammate at the rink. His love of the game, and life, was always shining through the color of his jersey… he will be missed.

Rest in Peace

Good post Bucks. Echoing all statements here.

 

[Conspiracy Theorist]

As unfortunate as it is, it's natural to feel that way even though it has no basis in reality. Just how minds tend to process overwhelming emotions like that - that you could've stopped it.

So terrible.

Yeah.. couldn't have known.

 

[Satans Hockey]

I've driven in something like 30 states before, i can tell you the Northeast, especially NY/NJ is among the worst in terms of aggression. its like everyone is 5 minutes late to an important interview at all times

I've driven through the vast majority of the country too, Maryland drivers and Florida, especially the stretch of I-4 near the Orlando theme parks are the ones I personally find to be the worst drivers and areas.

Like someone else said already, this wasn't 2 aggressive drivers though, it was 1 drunk driver who shouldn't have been behind the wheel.

 

[67 others]

Absolutely horrible news....
RiP Johnny Hockey...

 

[Frank Drebin]

Probably in poor taste but I’m curious to see the guys mugshot

 

[Forgotusername]

I'm in shock. RIP Johnny Hockey.

 

[Overcast]

When I was 21, I drove drunk and crashed my car into a pole. I’m 33 now and I regret drunk driving so f***ing much because it could’ve easily been someone else on the other end of it.

Driving drunk is just super selfish and shortsighted. There’s just absolutely no excuse for it and if I had killed someone back then I’d want the book thrown at me as well.

It's sad, but sometimes people need a wake up call like that to show them how dangerous what they're doing actually is. Glad you learned and that no one was seriously hurt. I think plenty of people drive buzzed thinking "It's not so bad, I'm fine" which leads to pushing that boundary of "not so bad" and what constitutes being "fine." Then you end up with stories like this.

Unimaginable what the entire family must feel. Gut-wrenching and devastating aren't strong enough words to describe this, between his sister's wedding and his children (and obviously his wife, his parents). Just an absolute tragedy.

 

[Son of Petter]

Devastating news. I’m a Calgarian, met Johnny quite a few times while he was playing up here and he was nothing but kind. Feeling for that family, just tragic.

 

[seafoam]

Doesn't mean you have to use your vehicle to run over a cyclist.

Yeah no shit sherlock, how could you think I am rationalizing what the driver did?

 

[thethirdhockeyman91]

I've driven in something like 30 states before, i can tell you the Northeast, especially NY/NJ is among the worst in terms of aggression. its like everyone is 5 minutes late to an important interview at all times

Out west people are worse but there’s less People so it’s less dangerous. There’s bad driver everywhere in this country.

 

[Koivu11]

Probably in poor taste but I’m curious to see the guys mugshot

 

[Panthers Propaganda]

Honest to God, f*** you if you ever EVER get behind the wheel of a car drunk.

What a horrible tragedy, l just had a bad gut feeling last night. This poor family.

 

[Go Wings]

Just awful

 

[22Brad Park]

When someone gets behind the wheel drinking, it's not an accident.Very sad to hear about this and feel for the family.So unfair

 

[fsanford]

Everyday is a gift never take life for granted.
God speed to Gaudreau brothers

 

[Coffey]

Probably in poor taste but I’m curious to see the guys mugshot

What you would think.

 

[LeonDraisaitl]

How shocked and sad I am I realized just how much worse it must feel for family and friends. Just an awful tragedy

 

[Dr Pepper]

Hope he rots.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

Yeah no shit sherlock, how could you think I am rationalizing what the driver did?

I wasn't, I just used your quote as a jump off point to mine. Like I previously mentioned, just because you're required to drive, doesn't mean you get to treat your vehicle like a weapon. There's a lot of easily avoidable accidents and tragedies.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

You have to be kidding me man. The idiot was drunk and passed cars on the shoulder of the road because he was impatient.

Yup. It honestly doesn’t matter to me if he was drunk or not. His actions claimed the lives of two young men. We don’t take the right to operate several thousand pound death machines seriously enough. This dude shouldn’t be licensed to drive ever again and he shouldn’t breathe free air for a long long time.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Rest in peace Johnny and Matthew. Throw that driver in jail for murder. Truly a tragedy for the sport.

I have changed my avatar to remember Johnny - thoughts go out to his family, truly a horrific day for them.

 

[joestevens29]

This makes me think twice about riding my motorcycle. If Johnny Hockey can get killed instantly…

Any sense of invulnerability is clearly misguided. It’s unnecessary risk.

Brodziak's brother and nephew got severely injured and they were walking and hit by someone that went over the curb. Speed and alcohol weren't a factor

As bad as drunk driving is there are a pile of drivers that simple shouldn't be on the road.

 

[maclean]

Ugh, absolutely horrible