[News] Confirmed: Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matt have passed away

[PaperBagger'14]

I’ll be stopping by at some point tonight, the feeling is very weird. I’m excited to see the memorial and seeing everyone coming together but that feeling is far outweighed by the somber nature of it all.

This feeling is almost the same as when Dimebag Darrel was killed (for me anyways). Far too young and talented, much like Gaudreau.

[taxbuster]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

Going to the dome tonight was a cathartic experience. To share the grief with so many strangers. The steps covered in flowers, the jerseys, Gatorade and especially the chalk writing was a nice touch.

Spoiler for size.

Spoiler!

Damn...I'm 600km away...wish I could be there....

[habernac]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

Yes it did, it was confirmed by FS. Stop trying to derail the thread with something so unimportant. Have some fn tact.

You’re the one who keeps trotting out the fan fiction. How about listening to your own advice?

[cam_calderon]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

Welp, looks like a lot of you have moved into the "anger" phase of grieving.

I actually understand this, just try not to do or say anything you'll regret.

I got banned for 24 hours, came back with an apology post and admitted my posts were insensitive. Apparently that wasn't enough for Mr Ethical himself.

Not sure if the username refers to snow or cocaine, but if that's the latter, he probably needs to cut back on the lines.

[FBI]

Originally Posted by AC

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_VNIC_R...5jcDR1NXg3dmhr
https://www.instagram.com/p/C_VOITPx...VubXlyZWQyNQ==

Meredith's posts about Johnny.

Well I’m crying again now. Loved seeing them being silly and what a family man he was.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by habernac

You’re the one who keeps trotting out the fan fiction. How about listening to your own advice?

As I said a legit insider confirmed the conversation in the car at the last minute. Ryan Leslie said yesterday that Gaudreau wanted to stay and his family wanted him to stay. Nothing is fan fiction and you using this thread to make it about that or go look at me is sick and disgusting. Maybe you need a time out or a morality check. Be better. Making bait posts in this thread is not acceptable

[BigThief]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

As I said a legit insider confirmed the conversation in the car at the last minute. Ryan Leslie said yesterday that Gaudreau wanted to stay and his family wanted him to stay. Nothing is fan fiction and you using this thread to make it about that or go look at me is sick and disgusting. Maybe you need a time out or a morality check. Be better. Making bait posts in this thread is not acceptable

Dude, it's just a little... I don't know... To make an emotional post and throw in that tidbit of information. It comes across as totally unnecessary for a couple reasons. I glossed over it and I think others should but it was weird to throw in

[cam_calderon]

Is Frank really to be trusted on this, anyway?

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Ya holy #### who cares? Like Jesus Christ show some restraint. No one gives a #### about any of that right now.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by BigThief

Dude, it's just a little... I don't know... To make an emotional post and throw in that tidbit of information. It comes across as totally unnecessary for a couple reasons. I glossed over it and I think others should but it was weird to throw in

It is insignificant though, why would that be the focus of my post? The whole post was about how much I loved Johnny, how angry I was at him leaving, and why I was wrong for feeling that way and some posters decided trying to use one tidbit in something I wrote to deal with my grief to try and bait me in this thread of all threads. That is not acceptable at all.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

as i said a legit insider confirmed the conversation in the car at the last minute. Ryan leslie said yesterday that gaudreau wanted to stay and his family wanted him to stay. Nothing is fan fiction and you using this thread to make it about that or go look at me is sick and disgusting. Maybe you need a time out or a morality check. Be better. Making bait posts in this thread is not acceptable

stop.

[All In Good Time]

Just stop that crap please
Not here
Everyone

[OldDutch]

Originally Posted by Ryan Coke

Death always sucks, just maybe some different levels of how badly.

This one just seem so pointless and tragic though. 2 people in their primes, young families, and a single jerk not only drives drunk, but drives incredibly aggressively and erratically while drunk and ends their lives.

I’m not one that feels the need to be angry, or to find someone to blame when something bad happens. But this one is just peak pointless.

I really feel for their families, the rest of their lives have been permanently altered.

Not jerk, murderer.

Agree with post but jerks cut the line at the movie theater.

[MoneyGuy]

Originally Posted by Dion

This is the side effect of driving drunk and killing someone. The wife of Meredith Gaudeau is left to raise the 2 children she and Johnny brought into this world. It breaks my heart into so many pieces that I can't begin to put it back together again. All because some ####ing fool decided it was okay to drink and drive 🤬

My heart goes out to Meredith and the family for such a devastating loss.

I was sad before but this photo makes me sadder. What a beautiful family, one child who will never know his dad and one whose memories will grow dimmer and dimmer over time. All because some moron decided to drive drunk and killed innocent people.

[Hockey_Ninja]

You'd think this tragedy would've made people let go of the frustrations with how Johnny left Calgary. But I guess not

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

It is insignificant though, why would that be the focus of my post? The whole post was about how much I loved Johnny, how angry I was at him leaving, and why I was wrong for feeling that way and some posters decided trying to use one tidbit in something I wrote to deal with my grief to try and bait me in this thread of all threads. That is not acceptable at all.

Shut. up. It's not the time. Listen to yourself.

[Paulie Walnuts]

For some reason this is hitting harder today.

[bluejays]

Guys just all relax. Telling people to shut up and stuff is the equivalent of a company distribution list email accidentally sent out and everyone replaying all saying, "stop replying all".

People are affected by this untimely situation in different ways. If some want to bring up why he signed in Columbus, so be it. If some want to argue, so be it. Telling people to shut up on a message board is a bit excessive.

[Lewis_D]

I haven't posted on this yet because I just don't have the words, but I don't think I ever will to be honest.

What incredibly needless and devastating tragedy. I've never been so heartbroken over the passing of someone I didn't personally know. Initially I was just in a state of shock, it didn't feel real. But after seeing all the posts by fans and former teammates, highlights, old videos, and fond memories shared by everyone it's just shifted to total grief. I've been having a good cry every time I see a clip of skittles and purple Gatorade on the steps of the dome.

I can't imagine the pain the Gaudreau family is going through. My heart goes out to them on what should have been a special weekend. One of the many things that make this so tough is how important family was to him, as he grew as a player and person in Calgary it was made so apparent how important his family circle was. I hope they know the city will always be thinking of them and they'll forever be loved by us Flames fans.

RIP Johnny & Matthew.

[powderjunkie]

Originally Posted by bluejays

Guys just all relax. Telling people to shut up and stuff is the equivalent of a company distribution list email accidentally sent out and everyone replaying all saying, "stop replying all".

People are affected by this untimely situation in different ways. If some want to bring up why he signed in Columbus, so be it. If some want to argue, so be it. Telling people to shut up on a message board is a bit excessive.

I think a wise man once said:

You know what would lower the sensitive flower reactions to zero? Not posting on the internet in emotional conditions - i.e. any forum, ever.