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

[Zerotonine]

This is what life insurance is for. I would assume the NHL and the union had him covered.

The large contracts are insured as well. More so to cover the team when injures happen as nhl contracts are GAURNTEED

 

[Human]

Do you know when you write WTF when something that goes out of the ordinary happens, but you kind of just write it out of habit?

I was checking my FB, and the Pens feed just popped up with a condolences post about the brothers. I literally yelled WTF!

Man, this is so painfully heartbreaking. RIP, dudes!

 

[forsbergavs32]

Absolutely awful. My thoughts go out to the Gaudreau family.

Doesn’t matter if it’s 1-2 drinks or 10, get a tax/uber/sober driver.

 

[jj cale]

Shocking and absolutely horrible news.

R.I.P Johnny.

 

[MuckOG]

Unfortunately, that doesn't constitute "murder."

Every State is different with how they charge these crimes. Where I live, a drunk driver could be charged with vehicular homicide if they kill someone.

 

[Megustaelhockey]

An unspeakable tragedy and a humbling reminder of the delicate nature of life itself.

A horror for family, friends, colleagues, fans, and the sports world.

Devastating in every way.

 

[pont]

We need more respect for laws.

We need more common sense and respect for the fellow man. Society has become complete pond scum.

 

[wetcoast]

I don't feel bad for the guy whatsoever, but I also feel awful for his wife and kids. The dude is rightfully going to rot in prison and his family is also going to be ruined.

Just don't drink and drive people.

It's okay to feel bad for everyone involved but man 31 is so young and 2 brothers....parents should never have to bury their children.

 

[Kane One]

yeah, "disorder"

Being an alcoholic is a disorder. Drunk drinking makes him a POS, whether or not he has a disorder.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

I always knew the day would come when I wouldn't be able to cheer on my favorite player anymore. I just didn't expect it so soon.

 

[pomx]

Devastating. RIP.

 

[robertmac43]

rip. Amazing hockey player and seemed like an amazing guy/dad/husband.

This is brutal.

 

[albator71]

It's crazy we never know when it's gonna be our last day on this earth, that's why I always say I love you to my wife and kids before I leave the house. It's gonna be rough for the Gaudreau family they will need a lot of support. Very sad day for the hockey world.

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

My condolences to the families involved as well as Flames and Jackets fans and all those who knew the brothers.

RIP

 

[GreeningOil]

RIP Johnny Hockey and Matthew

Drunk driver. This isn’t an accident, this is murder.

That is absolutely correct.

Drunk driving is abhorrent. The person consciously chose to drive.

Unfortunately, that doesn't constitute "murder."

This depends on how it’s looked at. Manslaughter is absolutely culpable homicide. It’s just not classified as such.

Illegal actions that led to the death of 2 innocent people.

 

[Sheppy]

His 2021-22 season was absolutely remarkable.

115 points, +64

Man...

 

[Acallabeth]

However the solution isn't to punish everyone for the actions of the stupid few. Most people know their limits and stick within them. Lowering the tolerance to 0 only hurts those people. The other morons are still going to get obliterated and drive, as they've made it clear they don't care about the law. Punish those assholes harder. Don't make even more laws that only hurt the average law abiding citizen

The idea of 'limits' directly leads to a guy drinking a 6-pack of beer and driving. The only limit you always know if you've overstepped is zero.
Also, not using psychoactive substances before driving isn't punishment, it's taking precautions not to hurt yourself and others.

 

[Bear of Bad News]

Then sticking your head into a fire is a high temperature abuse disorder.

Cease and desist. This isn't the venue.

 

[Squiffy]

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

Lindbergh is the one that comes to mind, ya. He was absolutely the level of elite Johnny Hockey was, had just won the Vezina.

That day sucked, I was just a kid but really liked him for some reason. He authored that story himself though. This one is worse.

 

[jetsmooseice]

What an unbelievable tragedy. May God rest their souls and grant peace to their grieving families.

 

[Lt Dan]

Then sticking your head into a fire is a high temperature abuse disorder.

Two people are dead and you are classless enough to argue semantics? Really bro?!

 

[Urbanskog]

Terrible tragedy and a massive loss to the game. RIP.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

If you're an alcoholic, get help. Anyone who thinks less of you for it isn't someone you want to deal with.

 

[SomeDude]

This is ******* horrific.

 

[wetcoast]

I always knew the day would come when I wouldn't be able to cheer on my favorite player anymore. I just didn't expect it so soon.

You were the first non family person I thought of and while we had our hockey disagreements about Johnny I feel your pain today brother.