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

[taxbuster]

Originally Posted by BigThief

https://twitter.com/user/status/1833319033145340338

Wow - has the memorial at the 'Dome ever expanded...that is amazing! (And yah, I wish it were for something less tragic and sad....)

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by taxbuster

Wow - has the memorial at the 'Dome ever expanded...that is amazing! (And yah, I wish it were for something less tragic and sad....)

They have now had a couple events there so I imagine more people coming out

[Caged Great]

The white jersey on the rock at the memorial was mine in that video that BigThief posted. It was the first white jersey I ever bought. I always wanted one and I figured getting one to match my red Gaudreau jersey would be fitting. Because that one was special and unique to me, I felt it best to contribute.

I am still kind of in disbelief that this actually happened even though its been a while. I am grateful for all of our contributions to be able to let that poor family know how much we care for them and him.

Seeing the video from the funeral, I just want to give everyone there a hug. I feel so sad and sorry that Guy and Jane and Sean and all the rest of them are going through all this. There really isn't anywhere to put the sorrow and grief at the senselessness of the whole situation. It just is so sad.

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I noticed Giordano, Hanifin, Eichel at the funeral during the stream as well.

[Paulie Walnuts]

You have to wonder about the mental health aspect for the players who go back in a few weeks.

Normally hockey would have been a distraction, not the case here.

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by getbak

This is from the story on NHL.com...

I was going to say "I'm surprised more Flames didn't make the trip"

Then I realized that Andersson, Backlund, Coleman, and Vladar are the only ones left from that 21-22 roster.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

I was going to say "I'm surprised more Flames didn't make the trip"

Then I realized that Andersson, Backlund, Coleman, and Vladar are the only ones left from that 21-22 roster.

tons of ex flames obviously...and a bunch of players who weren't listed there so likely more Flames

[Paulie Walnuts]

Seems like a lot of Flames. Just a bunch who left us.

He had no real interaction with the players on this team.

[KelVarnsen]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

You have to wonder about the mental health aspect for the players who go back in a few weeks.

Normally hockey would have been a distraction, not the case here.

I’d be shocked if Mony starts the season.

I just hope the NHL and PA is doing what they can to help and support the players.

[memphusk]

Originally Posted by KelVarnsen

I’d be shocked if Mony starts the season.

I just hope the NHL and PA is doing what they can to help and support the players.

I hope he goes into that room with his voice and scores 100 goals this season.

[FanIn80]

I'll be cheering for the Jackets this season. (In addition to the Flames, of course.)

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

I'll be cheering for the Jackets this season. (In addition to the Flames, of course.)

finally something we can agree on

[Paulie Walnuts]

Originally Posted by KelVarnsen

I’d be shocked if Mony starts the season.

I just hope the NHL and PA is doing what they can to help and support the players.

I’m sure they will have grief counselling available. The team should give him and the players as much time.

Especially Monny. I know we all want him to have a big season, but it’s just not that easy.

[Hockey_Ninja]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

I'll be cheering for the Jackets this season. (In addition to the Flames, of course.)

I live in Ohio. I might as well

[BigThief]

Originally Posted by Hockey_Ninja

I live in Ohio. I might as well

Get a Monahan jersey, cheer him on.

When this all happened my thoughts wandered to Sean Monahan, I wanted him to come back "home" to Calgary. After yesterday, seeing how close he is to Johnny's parents, how close he was to Johnny himself, how special that friendship was to Meredith Gaudreau, those thoughts totally faded. I think he's exactly where he needs to be.

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

While I still read CP and had no intentions on posting again I just want to say that none of it matters now, today was much bigger than misinformation. I get my info from sources that get it wrong some times, my info came from FS and I ran with it. As I said in my prior post I was wrong, today is not a day to point fingers or squabble.. Today was gut wrenching to watch and no family should have to go through that! There is never an excuse to get behind the wheel while under the influence, none! I hope the family eventually can pick themselves up from this as best as they can but things will never be the same unfortunately. My heart goes out to the Gaudreau family, friends, fans, and everyone impacted by this! In times when many of us are already struggling with mental health this has been a really rough tragedy, take care of yourselves and show eachother love and compassion, that's what Johnny and Matty would want. Again, I certainly do not blame Gaudreau for being closer to his family, it was the right choice. I just wish he was still there with them today. I will return to lurking now.

Maybe ask the mods for a placement in the permanent sin bin so you aren't tempted again in the future.

Originally Posted by dissentowner

This will be my last post on Calgary pick, feel free to post some trolly reply like this is not an airport or some other cheap fly by bait post, I don't care.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by KelVarnsen

I’d be shocked if Mony starts the season.

I just hope the NHL and PA is doing what they can to help and support the players.

I'm sure he'll start, absent a physical injury.

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by BigThief

Get a Monahan jersey, cheer him on.

When this all happened my thoughts wandered to Sean Monahan, I wanted him to come back "home" to Calgary. After yesterday, seeing how close he is to Johnny's parents, how close he was to Johnny himself, how special that friendship was to Meredith Gaudreau, those thoughts totally faded. I think he's exactly where he needs to be.

One of the things that I was really excited to see this season was Johnny and Monahan together again. I didn't necessarily have high expectations for them but I was happy to see the nostalgia of them playing together. It is a real shame that won't happen now.

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

I'm sure he'll start, absent a physical injury.

As they say, the show must go on. Many NHL players lost friends in the Lokomotive Plane crash and I don't remember anyone missing time for that. It may sound a bit harsh, but after the funeral, life must go on. I'm pretty sure that Johnny and Matthew both would want people to keep playing hockey if they were still around. I expect many of these guys to be inspired to play with some of that passion and excitement we all saw from Johnny many times.

[activeStick]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

Watching Guy was hard, his daughters and wife pretty much had to hold on.

All I remember is that big smile on his face, and his intensity during the game.

Yeah, really tough watching Guy exit yesterday under the support of Jane and his daughter. Seeing him is what got me the worst yesterday. I still remember Guy being absolutely DONE with everyone sitting around him during one of the Flames games as he was intensely focused on the game and his son, Johnny, and moved as far the hell away from them in that section as he could, to watch in peace. Guy is a total beauty.