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

[flamingred89]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Jose Fernandez would be pretty close.

Only 24, already was a 2 time all star, NL rookie of the year.

Gaudreau will be bigger here but in terms of sports overall that was just as shocking and tragic.

Was thinking about this one as well. Difference being that Fernandez was the one under the influence of alcohol and cocaine when he crashed his boat.

[GioforPM]

One of a kind

https://twitter.com/user/status/1829527385127235625

[FusionX]

This is just so devastating. My heart breaks for his family.

I only hope that just as they all embraced Calgary and poured in their passion while Johnny was here (and even after), that they feel such support and love and compassion from our whole city.

Rest in peace Johnny and Matthew

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

Ryan Leslie's story on the Fan 960 - Johnny would continue to watch Flames games after going to Columbus. He would text Leslie to work in certain random words into his intermission speech - with a promise of a steak dinner if he did.

So he gave the word "popsicle" to Leslie - and Ryan said he said something like "Rasmus goes in and scores.. popsicles all around!" and immediately, Johnny texts Leslie to thank him.

You guys really need to listen to that Leslie interview on the Fan this morning.

[Sutter4Mayor]

Hug your loved ones, folks. Let them know how important they are.

[Royle9]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

You guys really need to listen to that Leslie interview on the Fan this morning.

Link up yet?

[Ferarri]

This is heartbreaking. Such a devastating loss for his family and friends.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Royle9

Link up yet?

Sorry no idea. I was listening to it in my car this morning. Onion cutting stuff.

[White Out 403]

Jets posted this about an hour ago

[Hack&Lube]

I'll always remember that when he went to Columbus, in the behind the scenes locker room interviews, he was always wearing his original tattered Flames red undershirt underneath his Blue Jackets jersey every time. It was falling to pieces and full of holes but he kept wearing it. The red collar matched the Blue Jackets colors and he probably wore that for a huge chunk of his career.

[Boblobla]

This really ####ed me up last night and this morning.


My younger son ADORES Johnny. He got a puck from him over the glass one game and it is wrapped with tape in his room with the date, just like the players do with their goal milestone pucks.


He gave my son move of a love for the game and he was crushed when he signed somewhere else. When I told him the news this morning, I didn't want him to be surprised as school, he looked at me for a second and burst into tears. We had a good cry together and hugged it out.



My heart breaks for the family on how something that was supposed to be such and exciting event will forever be changed.


RIP Johnny and Matt and my deepest condolences to all impacted. This ####ing sucks.

[TheIronMaiden]

Just so damn sad man. Really makes you think.

[rohara66]

God dammit fan960 is a tough listen right now.



Maybe actually hearing people talk about it makes it actually feel real. ####

[Titan2]

Originally Posted by trentcrimmindependent

we've been told to go dark, but here i am, a former blue jackets staff member on a burner account..

ftfy

[SutterBrother]

Hug your kids folks. Hug your kids, and tell them you love them.

[Reggie Dunlop]

The were probably out working off the post-wedding rehearsal dinner.

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

You guys really need to listen to that Leslie interview on the Fan this morning.

100%, excellent.

[stemit14]

Originally Posted by rohara66

God dammit fan960 is a tough listen right now.



Maybe actually hearing people talk about it makes it actually feel real. ####

So tough. These stories should have been for when he retired. So sad. His whole family is in our hearts.

[EldrickOnIce]

What a needless, preventable tragedy.
We live in a area surround by the same small roads in much of 'rural' America - white lines painted on the edge of the pavement (zero shoulder). If it happened like I have read: a car pulling into the left lane to pass them and some drunk #######, pissed off with the guy in front following the 25mph speed limit, accelerates to fly by the other guy on right - I can see it playing out exactly like I read.
Gutted for the Gaudreau family.

[GGG]

Feel so bad for his kids. Both under two will never get to know him.