Confirmed with Link: RIP Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau

[Youngguns1380]

Meredith Gaudreau posted this.

 

[super6646]

f***.

This still feels unreal the day after. Like what the f***

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

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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Of all the tributes I've been reading for the last couple of days, this hit me the hardest for some reason.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

CBJ fan here sharing sympathy with the Flames fan base. We know you all loved and embraced Johnny and already mourned him once when he came to Columbus. But this time we’re all mourning together, all of his teams’ fans united in grief and disbelief. Just wanted to recognize how difficult I’m sure this is for you all.

#sticksout
#johnnyhockey
#johnnyandmatty

 

[FLAMESFAN]

After finding this out yesterday morning, I just quit and went back to bed.
1st post since....I'm one of those guys that just doesn't know what to say.....

 

[red devil]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1829909457540960631

 

[Lunatik]

After finding this out yesterday morning, I just quit and went back to bed.
1st post since....I'm one of those guys that just doesn't know what to say.....

Absolutely. How do you put into words how you are grieving for a man you never met, but watched grow up?

 

[super6646]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1829909457540960631

Great stuff. Obviously you can’t keep the display up forever, but I’d imagine the chalk writing could be kept for the 2024-25 season.

 

[Finster8]

Absolutely. How do you put into words how you are grieving for a man you never met, but watched grow up?

One fatal mistake and 2 people are gone. DUI is just irresponsible and happens way to much. The survivors have to deal with the tragedy and l pray that they will in time eventually heal. So sorry for your loss,

 

[Lunatik]

Great stuff. Obviously you can’t keep the display up forever, but I’d imagine the chalk writing could be kept for the 2024-25 season.

Until it snows around Halloween anyway.

 

[Master Bill]

Sportsnet

Great listen if anyone hasn't yet. Ryan Leslie talks about what Johnny and Meredith did for his daughter's birthday and the story about him texting Leslie during Flames games was so warming to hear.

 

[Iggys Dome]

I went to the memorial at the Dome today. You could hear a pin drop. Dozens and dozens of jerseys and flowers along with messages written on the ground in front of the west entrance.

This is a bit cheesy but thinking of you guys. I spend an inordinate amount of time on this website just reading and shooting the shit. Being a Flames fan is a big part of my life and all of us here no doubt. Johnny was such a big part of our fandom since his rookie season.

Anyways, stay safe y’all and hug your loved ones.

 

[clydesdale line]

Still pretty emotional about this. He was awesome for Team USA representing the country (future USA hall of famer no doubt) As a fellow smaller guy he was a guy I gravitated towards playing a game full of big guys and kicking ass.

A terrific player. One of the best players in Calgary Flames history in my opinion. I hope #13 is forever hanging in the rafters.

 

[Bounces R Way]

I went to the memorial at the Dome today. You could hear a pin drop. Dozens and dozens of jerseys and flowers along with messages written on the ground in front of the west entrance.

This is a bit cheesy but thinking of you guys. I spend an inordinate amount of time on this website just reading and shooting the shit. Being a Flames fan is a big part of my life and all of us here no doubt. Johnny was such a big part of our fandom since his rookie season.

Anyways, stay safe y’all and hug your loved ones.

I went as well. Sat for about an hour. Steady stream of people showing up. One guy had a book people were signing he was going to send to the Gaudreaus. Always good to see the hockey community come together, even if due to a tragedy such as this. I remember the Humboldt Broncos and the sticks out across the country(s). Happy to have you fellas too, lot of my friends aren't super big on sports so don't get what a guy like Johnny meant to me.

cpl photos I took

 

[BRobMint]

I went down to Nationwide Arena today to pay my respects

 

[Satans Hockey]

Moment of silence and then Johnny Hockey chants before the MLS Red Bulls game tonight...

 

[red devil]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1830074090637373500

 

[Boomstick]

It's so hard to fathom. Makes zero sense for this to happen. I went to a football draft tonight and had a great time wish some amazing friends. Everyone in their NFL gear, I wore a Flames shirt. Wanted to wear my Gaudreau jersey, but we were outside and it was way too hot.

Thank you for those who are going to the Dome and the CBJ arena, I wish I could join you. I may take a trip to Columbus, not sure yet. About a 5 hour drive from where I am in Ontario.

Love you all too, and it's always a pleasure watching Flames games with you all.

Miss you and love you Johnny. Gone way too soon. Just heartbreaking.

 

[chaser17]

Flames should retire #13

I agree. Have seen some say that he shouldn't get that honour because he chose to leave Calgary for Columbus but I think that was ultimately his wife's decision, not his.

A great man and a great Flame.

 

[Nanuuk]

Sportsnet

Great listen if anyone hasn't yet. Ryan Leslie talks about what Johnny and Meredith did for his daughter's birthday and the story about him texting Leslie during Flames games was so warming to hear.

Here is Ryan on a Global National news interview.

 

[Lunatik]

The Leslie interview was hard to listen to, but good for Leslie for not hiding his emotions. He clearly genuinely loved Johnny.

 

[super6646]

Thanks for the gif btw @Lunatik. Haven't changed my profile pic in my 6 yrs being here, but I think I'll keep this one for a bit.

 

[Lunatik]

Thanks for the gif btw @Lunatik. Haven't changed my profile pic in my 6 yrs being here, but I think I'll keep this one for a bit.

No problem... we're in this together.

if you're like me, no one else is as hockey crazed and doesn't understand the depth of my reaction to this. y'all are the only ones that get it.

 

[Mobiandi]

Been doing some driving on the highway this weekend and seeing cyclists on the shoulder… Just upsets me.

 

[DFF]

f***.

This still feels unreal the day after. Like what the f***

I still can’t believe it