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

[FlamesAreOne]

I had hoped the Flames would have released something by now.

[Goriders]

A lot of lives changed via a decision to get behind the wheel while drunk. Puts things in perspective.

I can’t imagine what his family is going through. Hope I never have to deal with something like that. I honestly don’t know how you would get through it.

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by FlamesAreOne

I would have wished the Flames would have released something by now.

It's 6:45 AM here and since he's not Flames property anymore they are likely not as in the loop of all the proceedings as the Blue Jackets were.

I'm sure it will happen this morning once all the staff is aware and has time to put stuff together.

Also lots of grieving and pain being felt within the Flames organization today too.

Craig Conroy especially was really close with Johnny.

[Manhattanboy]

So very sad. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Just a terrible tragedy.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Fuzzy McGillicuddy

In NJ, death by auto carries a mandatory prison term of 3-10 years. In this case the sentence could be doubled because there are two victims.

20 years still isn't enough. Also anyone else who gets in a car with a drunk driver deserves punishment also.

Man I barely slept last night trying to get confirmation.

[puckedoff]

Truly awful news

[Paulie Walnuts]

Speechless.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

20 years still isn't enough. Also anyone else who gets in a car with a drunk driver deserves punishment also.

Can you change that picture. Wtf

[Freeway]

This is a tough day.

[ComixZone]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1829500969865863304

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by FlamesAreOne

I had hoped the Flames would have released something by now.

It's not even 7 am MST. Let's give it a minute.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

Can you change that picture. Wtf

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[wired]

Originally Posted by Goriders

A lot of lives changed via a decision to get behind the wheel while drunk. Puts things in perspective.

I can’t imagine what his family is going through. Hope I never have to deal with something like that. I honestly don’t know how you would get through it.

Its tough, tears families apart.

[keenan87]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

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I think they are talking about your avatar.

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

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Think he means it's probably time to change the avatar photo

[Hockey_Ninja]

I can't even fully put into words how much Johnny meant to me. He brought excitement back to the Flames after Iggy and Kipper left. He gave us fans something to believe in again. I'll never forget seeing this goal in person:

[Johnny Makarov]

OH kyit!! changing now.

[2and20]

Incredibly tough day. I’ve been refreshing feeds since yesterday hoping that the rumours would be just that. RIP Johnny and Matthew.

The goal vs Dallas immediately comes to mind as one of my favourite Johnny moments, but I think an underrated moment is his little assist to Hudler in 2015 which clinched the playoffs against LA, in a year where everybody had written us off and he was a massive part of us making the playoffs. Iirc, the game before there was actually people cheering for Edmonton in the saddle dome to beat LA as well?

[CSharp]

This is one sad morning, waking up to this tragic news of both brothers gone! Dammit! I was looking forward to watch the reunion of Gaudreau and Monahan. As much as I hated Johnny's decision to leave Calgary to be closer to his family, he's one of the Flames that's always in my heart as a Flames. Man, this is just terrible loss not only for the Columbus Blue Jackets but to all of hockey and especially to his family. I can't imagine losing one child or sibling but losing 2 young souls at the same time is unimaginable. Instead of celebration today with the Gaudreau family, they have to deal with sorrow. My condolences and prayers for the family for this enormous tragedy.

[pseudoreality]

Wow, crazy news to wake up to. RIP.