I followed this intensely throughout last night, and sincerely hoped that it was some elaborate hoax and I would wake up to positive news this morning. But in my heart, I knew that wasn’t the case. Can’t say I’ve ever been impacted by a “celebrity” death like this one. I never had the pleasure of meeting his brother, but I met Johnny, as he was an absolute class act. He was humble and an absolute magician on the ice. I was devastated when he left but I respected his reasoning to be closer to family. I’m grateful he had that time the past few years, I will keep his family in my thoughts. Never before has the family of a hockey player endeared themselves to an entire city like the Gaudreaus did and I am absolutely wrecked at the thought of what they’re going through right now. They’re genuinely fantastic people and no family should ever have to go through something like this. They will be missed.
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