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

[JPT]

now tell that to the pukes that rip down my street every morning in a rush to get to work of all places

I'm a proponent of paying people for their time commuting to work. Maybe that would slow some folks down. Something in our society has reduced our collective patience, particularly when it comes to getting to work in the morning, but i think it bleeds over into other aspects of our lives and leads to tragedies like this one. Somethings are, in fact, more important than your job.

 

[Phrasing]

This death hit me harder than any celebrity or athlete death, I was praying it was false when the rumors came out last night.

I’ve been far too casual about driving after a few drinks myself, and these kind of events are a sobering reminder of what can happen if you do that. The driver deserves to rot in prison, don’t let that be you in the future.

This is the reason I simply don’t drink alcohol. Personal tragedies is all I need to know it’s not worth it.

I feel for his family. I know the pain.

 

[swiftwin]

Through all of this, I really hope the driver of the SUV that was passing wide to give room to the Gaudreaus doesn't feel guilty for what happened.

 

[Youngguns1380]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1829530170946183421

 

[red devil]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1829533796066275791

 

[barkovcanfinnish]

Horrible news. Gutted for his family.

 

[Strangle]

Thinking about the kids as I’m reading these posts, I was one of these kids. My father was killed in a roadway accident when I was 4 months old. I have zero memories and not even a picture of us together.

This is something these kids will struggle with for their entire lives.

So sad

 

[HugginThePost]

Devastated.....

 

[William H Bonney]

What a cruel, cruel world. Gutted for their family and friends.

 

[VeteranPresence]

Among the worst tragedies our game has ever seen, and here I was just thinking last month after hearing about Khyree Jackson that hockey had largely been spared these kinds of terrible events. The world has lost two young men far, far too soon and for the most selfish of reasons.

 

[GOilers88]

Just wow.

Really no words.

RIP

 

[PuckG]

Through all of this, I really hope the driver of the SUV that was passing wide to give room to the Gaudreaus doesn't feel guilty for what happened.

In the grand scheme of things and the fact that he was next in line, I imagine he feels shock and thankfulness. It could have been him too.

 

[abo9]

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.

I would be in favour for a 0 tolerance limit on alcohol. If you drink even a small glass, don't drive.
It won't eliminate the problem fully, but it might scare some people enough to reduce the problem.

Unless the reason for the limits is linked to the accuracy of the instruments to measure alcohol levels. But there's not reason to allow people to drive even if it's "a little bit". Because no one knows what their blood level is at, it leaves people responsible to decide if they drank enough or not - and something so dangerous to be left to the interpretation of people under influence is ridiculous.

 

[Malkinstheman]

Wow, this is absolutely heartbreaking. Life can be such a bitch sometimes

 

[Byron Bitz]

Out of curiosity is there some sort of insurance or something for his contract for his family?

NHL contracts are guaranteed. His family will get all the money left on his deal.

 

[94 Oil Drops]

My goodness. There are no words.

So tragic... I'm utterly shocked and this is dreadful news for the sport of hockey, all NHL fans, and for the family of those boys. Thoughts are with them and can't even possibly imagine how they're feeling.

 

[Mitts]

In utter shock and gutted, I loved Johnny, even though he left, never hated him, he was always nice and a classy guy, overcame all the odds to make it to the NHL. RIP Johnny and Matthew, condolences to the family, so tragic.

 

[njdevils1982]

I'm a proponent of paying people for their time commuting to work. Maybe that would slow some folks down. Something in our society has reduced our collective patience, particularly when it comes to getting to work in the morning, but i think it bleeds over into other aspects of our lives and leads to tragedies like this one. Somethings are, in fact, more important than your job.

i actually get paid for my commute.

 

[JoeSakic13]

Wow, at a loss for words over this. Devastating.

My thoughts and prayers to the Gaudreau family.

 

[HeisenBaez]

My prayers to the family of the Gaudreau's.

 

[JPT]

i actually get paid for my commute.

Hell yeah. That's awesome

 

[Pelle31]

Wow, RIP Johnny Hockey! Way too young!

 

[banks]

This is hitting me pretty hard. In my teens I was a passenger in a car that got hit by a drunk driver. I don't like telling the story, as it takes me to a dark place. I'll just say that I was nearly killed.

I hope Johnny Hockey's family finds some strength and comfort right now.

 

[Breeze 44]

What a horrific day.. known Johnnie and his father since Pee wees when he was playing against kids 2-3 years older than him and just doing his thing. My son played against him for a few years here and being a goalie's father those days were not always pleasant. I cannot imagine the devastation this has brought to the family and my heart breaks for them. RIP Johnny and Matt...prayers to the whole Gaudreau family ....

 

[Byron Bitz]

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.

Rodion Amirov had signed his ELC and was pretty much a lock to have a solid NHL career when he tragically past a few years ago. But there has never in NHL history been a player on the level of Gaudreau who died in his prime. Closest thing is probably that Swedish Goalie I forget his name I think it’s something like Pelle Lindbergh