In Memoriam Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau

[mjhfb]

So sad. I had a close call when very young biking on the road , and for that reason I always used the sidewalk if one was there. If I had my way instead of spending millions to add bike lanes on roads I'd improve the sidewalks for safer biking. But that's just me. Prayers to his family.

 

[Bruinaura]

Not often you see statements even from other sports leagues

https://x.com/i/web/status/1829534628316881321

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Not often you see statements even from other sports leagues

https://x.com/i/web/status/1829534628316881321

national 24/7 networks have picked up this story likely since it broke ie CNN etc.... it's not a surprise that all leagues including worldwide leagues are in solidarity

 

[The don godfather]

I dont even care about hockey right now hugging my conure. Be safe and healthy everyone here.

 

[TD Charlie]

It’s extremely dangerous being in a car on the road today considering the distracted driver epidemic. Never mind on a bike or motorcycle. Texting while driving is very common these days. Technology needs to step in, disable phones while the car is in motion. Automakers/ cellphone manufacturers should be forced to update their software

I still don't know why Apple CarPlay/Android Auto are not touted as safety features. I can throw my phone into the center console and close the console lid on it so I don't even see the phone. The phone sits on a wireless charging pad, and is connected through the car's infotainment system. I can make phone calls and send a voice text just by pushing a button on my steering wheel. Click a button on the steering wheel, "give me directions home." and off I go. My eyes never leave the road.

I agree that they could still do more though.

 

[McGarnagle]

Scoops Peel had it right the whole time

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

I am in RI today celebrating my Daughters wedding this evening, My heart is broken, and being a hockey family ourselves this hurts even more.

I can't begin to imagine the pain they are in today.

My god bless them!

Live for the moment everyone ,and hug those you love.

 

[ODAAT]

tragic, heartbreaking, my heart goes out to the family.

 

[PB37]

There's some mistakes you just don't make and can't come back from. Killing people with your car while driving drunk is near the top of that short list.

 

[caz16]

Impaired driving is increasing here, which is very disturbing. Several years ago, a car was driven right across our front lawn, stalled it before it hit the house. We were in the front room, ran outside. The guy was so drunk he didn't know where he was, the police arrived, sirens blaring, lights flashing...the guy says "oh great, now someone has parked behind me and I can't get out". He was driving while suspended and was triple over the limit.

Then, last summer, an impaired driver came roaring through (speed limit is 50KM) and hit a hydro pole a few houses down from us. Our daughter was out walking with her friend, our hearts just about exploded, luckily they were further down the street. He was killed instantly and miraculously, no one else was hurt.

I have no pity for impaired drivers - it should be treated as murder, never mind man slaughter. It is intentional to get in a vehicle and drive when you are over the limit. No mercy.

 

[LSCII]

Scoops Peel had it right the whole time

Uh, who gives a single solitary f*** about that?

 

[Troublesome 85]

Drunk drivers need to be thrown away in prison for years.

 

[sooshii]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1829551743954489525

 

[Ladyfan]

I am heartbroken for the families.

 

[LSCII]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1829551743954489525

Heart wrenching to read this. I can't even imagine.

 

[Alicat]

 

[Fenway]

Columbus radio host blames management for beer ad following Johnny Gaudreau's death

97.1 The Fan's Marc "Chops" Finch took issue with station management for mandating a beer ad following the news of Johnny Gaudreau's death.

awfulannouncing.com

 

[Furio]

Heartbreaking. He seemed like a really good guy, and he was a pleasure to watch.

My heart goes out to his family. Two very young kids, a young wife. Senselessly killed on the eve of his sister’s wedding. I can’t imagine what they are going through.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Mandating?

Like, demanding, choosing, requiring a specific ad?

Really? Not a mistake?

 

[Olden McGroin]

Utter disbelief, my heart goes out to the family and friends. A knuckle headed decision resulting in another senseless tragedy, the driver should get an automatic life sentence with no parole

 

[Bruinaura]

Mandating?

Like, demanding, choosing, requiring a specific ad?

Really? Not a mistake?

Basic human decency is a rare thing these days, it seems

All about the $$$

 

[Olden McGroin]

 

[FrankerC]

Teammates starting to open up now, so sad

https://x.com/i/web/status/1829558079350030369

 

[JCRO]

Because he had somewhere to be, and nobody else on the road matters.

Like 90% of drivers on the road these days, it seems

This is so incredibly true, and I have a lot of thoughts about this but Im not going to derail.

Just want to acknowledge it.

 

[Bruinaura]

Teammates starting to open up now, so sad

https://x.com/i/web/status/1829558079350030369

Training camp is going to be brutal for those guys. Not much time to process.