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The community rink/practice facility that is apart of the project could be a good thing to name after him.
Confirmed with Link: RIP Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau
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I was gonna ask for someone to do some, but just saw you already did it: Gaudreau memorial avatars. Or can I use yours?
RIP Johnny and Matthew.
This one has hit me hard since hearing of the rumours last night.
Can't imagine the horror the family is enduring.
So utterly tragic.
This one has hit me hard since hearing of the rumours last night.
Can't imagine the horror the family is enduring.
So utterly tragic.
Matty Sundin
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As a Leaf fan that lives in Alberta, I’ve obviously been exposed Johnny Hockey a lot ever since he entered the league. I tend to watch both Alberta teams from a neutral standpoint mostly and enjoy the rivalry banter of the battle of Alberta as an outsider.
I remember when Johnny Hockey first came into the league and you guys had that magical season in 2014-15 with all the comebacks and pure heart and grit and Johnny was one of the main reason for that. First time I’m admitting this ever as I have a fan code I run by of never changing teams no matter what, but that season was probably the closes I been to buying another jersey of another team. I would watch the flames and just be jealous and say, “Damn why can’t we be a team that shows heart and have a player electrifying like Johnny”.
My sister was never a hockey fan growing up. She didn’t know much about it, could maybe name a couple commonly known players like Gretzky off the top of her head. I guess maybe in a way she made a smart choice not getting into hockey at a young age in a family of leaf fans lol.
During that 2014-15 season, my sister got into hockey and fell in love with Johnny. She even had a massive crush on him that would annoy the hell out of her boyfriends LOL. My nephews got into hockey due to her new found hobby and loved Johnny as well. My sister even got them to play hockey eventually. They were sadden when he left but my sister also let my nephews know he made a decision based on family and that comes first before hockey. They still remained fans of him after.
I owe it to Johnny because in a way, he’s a reason that gave me a connection to have with a sibling and nephews on hockey since I don’t live in same city as them and my fandom probably wouldn’t have influenced them as much as Johnny did. They probably would have just ended up playing soccer or baseball instead. I now enjoy coming into town and visiting and watching hockey, playing ice/street hockey and having friendly hockey talk banter and roast.
I don’t normally post on other teams boards and sorry for long rambling post as I think I’m just to got really gutted over this the more I digest this and still complete shock over this. I talked to my sister annd nephew and they are devastated over this news. Just mostly wanted to let this fanbase know I’m terribly sorry you’ve lost a iconic player that was the face on your franchise and that even though I wasn’t a flames fan, you guys had that kind of player that could effect other different fans of different teams positivity as well.
RIP Johnny Gaudreau and thank you
I remember when Johnny Hockey first came into the league and you guys had that magical season in 2014-15 with all the comebacks and pure heart and grit and Johnny was one of the main reason for that. First time I’m admitting this ever as I have a fan code I run by of never changing teams no matter what, but that season was probably the closes I been to buying another jersey of another team. I would watch the flames and just be jealous and say, “Damn why can’t we be a team that shows heart and have a player electrifying like Johnny”.
My sister was never a hockey fan growing up. She didn’t know much about it, could maybe name a couple commonly known players like Gretzky off the top of her head. I guess maybe in a way she made a smart choice not getting into hockey at a young age in a family of leaf fans lol.
During that 2014-15 season, my sister got into hockey and fell in love with Johnny. She even had a massive crush on him that would annoy the hell out of her boyfriends LOL. My nephews got into hockey due to her new found hobby and loved Johnny as well. My sister even got them to play hockey eventually. They were sadden when he left but my sister also let my nephews know he made a decision based on family and that comes first before hockey. They still remained fans of him after.
I owe it to Johnny because in a way, he’s a reason that gave me a connection to have with a sibling and nephews on hockey since I don’t live in same city as them and my fandom probably wouldn’t have influenced them as much as Johnny did. They probably would have just ended up playing soccer or baseball instead. I now enjoy coming into town and visiting and watching hockey, playing ice/street hockey and having friendly hockey talk banter and roast.
I don’t normally post on other teams boards and sorry for long rambling post as I think I’m just to got really gutted over this the more I digest this and still complete shock over this. I talked to my sister annd nephew and they are devastated over this news. Just mostly wanted to let this fanbase know I’m terribly sorry you’ve lost a iconic player that was the face on your franchise and that even though I wasn’t a flames fan, you guys had that kind of player that could effect other different fans of different teams positivity as well.
RIP Johnny Gaudreau and thank you
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Of course. Use it. That goes for anyone.
I'll might do something a little more comprehensive later on, but I thought this was a nice simple way to go for now.
tmurfin
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I’ve been shellshocked all day. It feels like just yesterday we were watching this tiny rookie dynamo, with a nickname 3x his size, electrify the crowd every night.. I truly hope the Flames do something to honour him and his brother.
Hug your loved ones, you just never know, and life is just so damn unfair sometimes..
Hug your loved ones, you just never know, and life is just so damn unfair sometimes..
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I just tried to watch the Flames Nation/Burn Burner podcast tribute and I just am not ready for it. I don't think I made it more than 5 minutes in.
This is terrifyingly shocking and sad. Johnny was my favorite player since he ioined the league and probably my favorite player of all time going back to my earliest days watching hockey on the late 70s early 80s.
The tragedy is immeasurable. I can't imagine how devastating this is to Johnny's wife and kids, his parents and his sister who was to be married the next day with Johnny and his brother as groomsmen. All I can do is pray. So so horrific.
The tragedy is immeasurable. I can't imagine how devastating this is to Johnny's wife and kids, his parents and his sister who was to be married the next day with Johnny and his brother as groomsmen. All I can do is pray. So so horrific.
red devil
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I don't have words on how tragic this is for the whole Gaudreau family. Losing sons, husband's, brother's, a dad and a soon to be dad.
RIP to Johnny and Matthew
Matthew Gaudreau's wife is pregnant with their 1st child
RIP to Johnny and Matthew
Matthew Gaudreau's wife is pregnant with their 1st child
He was the main reason I started buying NHL centre ice, to keep watching him in Columbus.
I felt this year he might turn the corner there being reunited with Monahan. Keeping Monahan in my prayers too. Must be heartbreaking to him to. Shattering.
I felt this year he might turn the corner there being reunited with Monahan. Keeping Monahan in my prayers too. Must be heartbreaking to him to. Shattering.
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red devil
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This was really well done. Huge props to them putting this together and following through despite having to be vulnerable wirh their emotions. Even Rhett lost it with the final ending of Monahan hugging after Johnny's winning goal against Dallas. Had me crying.
Some Other Flame
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Condolences to you all. My day has been non stop sadness since seeing the news. and I wasn't even a fan of either of the teams he played for. I can only imagine how hard this is for Flames fans.
CBJ fan here thought you would appreciate this pic as well from Nationwide Arena. We all mourn the loss of Johnny Gaudreau.
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Y'all know how I feel about Francis, so you know this is him at his best.
www.sportsnet.ca
Priority for former Flame Johnny Gaudreau was always family
Even though this isn’t about hockey, there haven’t been many sadder days in Flames history than this, writes Eric Francis.
Boomstick
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I watched it. I had to. I watched a lot of tributes and highlights today. I'm 54 and was balling my eyes out, but it was necessary. Love you Johnny, i'm still having trouble wrapping my mind around this huge loss.
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did something a little more comprehensive, still simple.
kliq
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Absolutely awful news, I hope whoever did this ends up in jail. All because the idiot didn't want to call a cab.
My condolences to his friends and family, I can't imagine what his sister is feeling right now on what was supposed to be the happiest day in her life. RIP.
My condolences to his friends and family, I can't imagine what his sister is feeling right now on what was supposed to be the happiest day in her life. RIP.
It ruined my day and it still guts me rn. He was my favorite player growing up and really revitalized the franchise with excitement during the post iginla era. To me he was the face of the franchise during hes tenure, even when he left i couldnt bring myself to hate him. Absolute tragedy.
