Confirmed with Link: RIP Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau

[LoneFunyan]

CBJ fan just stopping by to send condolences. He was one of you before he was one of us.

 

[Kahvi]

What a terrible tragedy, I'm speechless. I read the rumours when I woke up this morning, and spend the day just refreshing every site and forum I could think of, hoping to see someone confirming that it was a hoax.

My condolences to the Gaudreau family

 

[super6646]

They should absolutely retire #13

https://x.com/i/web/status/1829531307254440260

If there’s one consolation, I’m glad monahan is there for the family. I think he’s going to be a very important figure in those kids lives

 

[Figgy44]

CBJ fan just stopping by to send condolences. He was one of you before he was one of us.

And same to you guys as well. I'm sorry that this adds to the list of tragedies for the CBJ clan.

This is devastating news for us. I can't imagine how much worse it is for y'all.

 

[hangman005]

If there’s one consolation, I’m glad monahan is there for the family. I think he’s going to be a very important figure in those kids lives

Can't imagine how devestated he is. Was so excited to be back with Johnny and having their kids grow up together.

 

[Burnie97]

Don't generally go on other teams boards but with him being in Calgary for so long that's tough. Rough news especially for Calgary fans. RIP Johnny hockey.

 

[Some Other Flame]

 

[CF Magic]

Such an enormously sad day for the hockey world no matter what team you cheer for. Thoughts go out to his entire family, no words can describe what they must be going through.

As a Flames fan and also being the same age as Johnny, I followed him all the way from being an exciting young prospect to being the face of a franchise and heartbeat for the entire city during his time here. I felt like we grew into adulthood together even though I obviously didnt know him personally, and he ushered in an entire era of exciting Flames hockey for me. It's unthinkable and devastating to know he's gone in such a tragic circumstance and way too early. Life is f**kin' short wow.

Thanks for all the great memories Johnny, rest in peace forever with your brother.

 

[DekeyPete]

Condolences to the Flames family from the west. Heartbreaking

 

[GreeningOil]

This genuinely breaks my heart. Gaudreau was such a wonderful player to watch. He always brought a competitive edge to the Battle of Alberta.

He was also an upstanding family man. He made sacrifices to be closer to the ones he loved.

I’m sorry Calgary. I understand how much these players can mean to us. They bring hope, and to many, joy and escape from the large issues in the world.

Rest in peace, Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau.

 

[Alicat]

Sending Flames fans my condolences. May Johnny and Matthew rest in peace.

 

[Some Other Flame]

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

 

[Some Other Flame]

 

[Mobiandi]

I always hoped he would find his way back to Calgary, even for a season or a 1-day contract

 

[1989]

I don't post on HFFlames subforum anymore really... just lurk most of the time and woke up late to the horrible news and I had to come back here.

So, so sad. I worked for the league in Calgary during his time there. Just an electric talent and a good personality. Always liked seeing him with his father and mother when they flew in for games or Father's Trip shenanigans. Just awful reading what happened to him and his brother.

I feel for his young family, his parents, his children... Monahan and Gudbranson must be in shambles. The hockey world lost a brilliant one today.

Take care of each other, everyone. It's all we can do and it's enough.

 

[BRobMint]

Johnny scored 609 points in 602 games as a Flame. One assist away from 400 as a Flame

 

[Victor000]

Really sorry to hear about this. RIP Johnny Hockey and for brother Mathew.

 

[RangersFan1994]

This is heartbreaking. RIP and condolences to the family of Gaudreau

 

[Sol]

He cut through the Kings way too often when you guys played them so I naturally couldn’t stand how talented he was.

You guys are the original fans who saw this kid grow. It hurts a shit ton for me as a Kings fan and I can’t imagine how you guys are feeling. Unbelievable and tragic. I was hoping it wasn’t true. Take care of yourselves and stay safe out there.

 

[super6646]

Dropped some flowers off at the dome. The six pack of Gatorade and skittles was a nice touch.

 

[Figgy44]

If there’s one consolation, I’m glad monahan is there for the family. I think he’s going to be a very important figure in those kids lives

Gonna go home and hug the kids a little tighter this evening.

Dropped some flowers off at the dome. The six pack of Gatorade and skittles was a nice touch.

I don't know why reading this hits harder, but it somehow hits harder. I'll certainly buy some purple gato and skittles to share with others when possible. It hurts a little losing so many (even one is too many) close to the org in such short succession (ie: Snowy then Gaudreaus).

 

[SaintMorose]

With the new event centre being built, wonder if they can name the arena/rink portion after him.
Very big part of this team since being drafted.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Man I am not holding it together well at all. My heart is broken for Guy and Jane, such great salt of the earth people. Meredith and the two kids as well. The day before their sister's wedding too, life just isn't fair. Devastated.

RIP Johnny and Matthew, you were loved.
retire #13

 

[Figgy44]

With the new event centre being built, wonder if they can name the arena/rink portion after him.
Very big part of this team since being drafted.

Not sure how the rink naming stuff could work. I wonder if some type of tributes embedded in sections ending in 13 would be a better idea.

 

[Master Bill]

Still trying to process this and I just can't. After seeing him get drafted by this team and reading an article about how he plays like the next Wayne Gretzky, I couldn't help but follow his post draft years at BC every week on hockeydb checking how many points he would rack up, and ultimately witness the most exciting Flame to play for this team since Jarome.

I can't imagine what his family - parents, sister, wife, and friends are going through. Heartbroken especially for their two kids will grow up without their dad and uncle.