It's one thing to have stupid hockey takes, but the comments of a few on this thread from the human perspective of a tragedy are just disappointing .
In Memoriam Johnny Gaudreau & Matthew Gaudreau killed by drunk driver while cycling (MOD WARNING. No Flaming, Trolling, or Politics.)
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I would be pretty dissapointed if gaudreau’s wife didn’t help out in a huge way financially to Matthew’s family
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Why? She has no obligation to financially support them. She is going to be going through a life long ordeal and the mental trauma attached to what has happened. I am sure she may help but it’s not her primary burden.
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We know nothing of the two wives' relationship. I know several brothers whose wives absolutely despise each other. I hope that's not the case here, but don't assume because the brothers were close that Matthew's family is assured of anything now.
My wife and I live down in NW Montana, and we’ve recently fallen in love with the city of Calgary. Took my 2 year old son to his first hockey game at the Dome. For that alone it’ll hold a special place in my heart, but now that feeling is amplified. It’s an amazing city with some amazing people. As a CBJ fan I loved seeing all the Johnny Hockey jerseys still even after he left. I know the entire community is grieving now, and I am down here as well.
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I’m not going to judge a f***ing thing right now.
I just want his family to be taken care of.
This is harsh, and they need support. This is first.
I just want his family to be taken care of.
This is harsh, and they need support. This is first.
All I said is I’d be dissapointed if gaudreau’s wife didn’t help out, your right they may not be close, I’d feel obligated if I was gaudreau’s wife but maybe I’m too nice
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Awesome
Meredith Gaudreau is an amazing woman and gives me hope on mankind. Well done Meredith and well said. Godspeed on you and madeleine’s road ro recovery. Life isn’t fair, and I’m sorry for your losses. Things will get better. The gaudreau brothers would want their wives and children to mourn, and live their best life like any passing of a loved one. You and madelaine’s surrounding family and friends will heal, and live exceptional lives.
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Someone’s going to be cutting onions in my house when the season starts and the NHL tribute videos start playing on the jumbotrons
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I still can't believe Johnny is gone. 2 years ago, he was living the time of his life. Gets married and signs a 7 year deal with Columbus.
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I was never a big Johnny Hockey fan, but that doesn’t matter. This young man was taken far too soon due to a senseless act. This passing will be felt across many leagues. Johnny and Matthew will be greatly missed.
To be honest, my favorite Gaudreau clip to reappear is the one where he's a groomsman at Kevin Hayes wedding (he's had a rough couple years), and at the reception they are celebrating and Gaudreau is on Brady Tkachuk's shoulders dancing, while Matt Tkachuk has his arm behind him. On spittin Chiclits over the years we've always heard stories of Gaudreau being the life of the party and a great guy, and that summed it up.
He was absolutely beloved by fellow players, and that Boston/New England network of players is insanely close. This will be felt by pretty much every team in the league.
He was absolutely beloved by fellow players, and that Boston/New England network of players is insanely close. This will be felt by pretty much every team in the league.
Hippasus
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He reminds me a bit of Datsyuk and Hemsky. So Smooth. His hands and feet and mind are all in unison. That's why they call him . . .
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Damn, I'm not sure I can watch that.
Like, I want to pay my respects and see him play hockey but... something about seeing the joy in those moments knowing what happened seems tough right now.
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This is absolutely f***ing beautiful.I went down to Nationwide Arena today to pay my respects
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Fair enough. But down the road of time, that's a reason he is called Johnny Hockey!
I don't get the hate for the go fund me. It is for Johnny's brother's family. He wasn't making millions.
1. You don't have to donate.
2. If a bunch of the hockey community want to get together and help out Johnny's sister in law and niece/nephew that's their choice.
3. They had a goal of 25k and it was mainly to cover funeral expenses and baby expenses with her taking time off work to grieve. They didn't ask for 400k, it is through generosity of the community that the amount is so high already.
1. You don't have to donate.
2. If a bunch of the hockey community want to get together and help out Johnny's sister in law and niece/nephew that's their choice.
3. They had a goal of 25k and it was mainly to cover funeral expenses and baby expenses with her taking time off work to grieve. They didn't ask for 400k, it is through generosity of the community that the amount is so high already.
so so so so so so so so f***ed up. dont even know what to say. so f***in sorry for their family and friends.
Poor Hayes, losing another two he was close to in such a short time. Also with my wife we read that post by Johnny’s wife and we were just in tears. Both lads were just amazing human beings. Life is just brutally unfair.
