Cousins Signs with Sens, Jesper Fast to Miss 2024-25 Season, The Irresponsible Rumor Mill

[@danglesnipecelly13]

Gut wrenching. I’m absolutely speechless right now. RIP Johnny. I hate I’m even saying that. I just can’t believe it’s true. Absolutely heartbreaking. The hockey world will never forget you.

[@automatoncollectives7237]

@@danglesnipecelly13Gut wrenching? Let’s not take sports too seriously.

[@hiddenintheshadows4ever]

@@automatoncollectives7237 This is sad day and time for a lot of Hockey fans and friends, so yes gut wrenching sound about right. Dick

[@shuston240]

@@automatoncollectives7237 says the guy on a sports news video

[@justjohnny420]

​@@automatoncollectives7237 shouldn't take death seriously?

[@FirewagonHockey]

I've never in my life wished for misinformation more

[@Martinoalsrup]

Praying

[@gagnarork]

@@Martinoalsrup no news is bad news. They would come out to squash those rumours right away if not true.

[@JustBrowsing777]

Columbus has confirmed unfortunately 😢

[@bartsanders1553]

I'm just mad. His parents now have to bury two of their sons. I'll take internet lies all day if it means this isn't true.

[@gagnarork]

@bartsanders1553 if it wasn't true, two people still lost their lives. Why would it be better if it was two other people?

[@kevinhirtle9754]

Sadly the Johnny Hockey Rumor has been just confirmed by the Blue Jackets Rest in Peace Johnny

[@automatoncollectives7237]

@@kevinhirtle9754 Actually it was confirmed way before that.

[@tonywoodward3404]

Stop being humble. You report well established stuff, the integrity of this channel is second to none. Your 325k followers can confirm this

[@niikkek254]

Rest in peace Johnny Hockey🕊

[@ryans413]

Only 31

[@Aarona97]

Rip Johnny Gaudreau 🕊️

[@BlakeWheelersBurnerAccount]

Just saw it on the news too. Can’t believe it 🥲

[@arschankopf]

Sadly Columbus just confirmed it. RIP Johnny Gaudreau

[@martharunstheworld]

You stand for values and ethics, Shannon. That means everything to me. Thank you.

[@automatoncollectives7237]

@@martharunstheworld Values? He lives vicariously through hockey. What values?

[@JustBrowsing777]

I salute you Shannon for your ethics! Unfortunately, it seems Columbus now confirms these bad news.... 😢

[@KirbyQwop]

Incredibly well said on the integrity of journalism. Everyone wants to be the first to break a new scoop, but it’s not everyone’s place to do so depending on the type of news it is.

[@snailsucker]

Thank you for being sensible, Shannon. It truly is a tragedy that no matter who was struck on those bikes, that two people had to senselessly die. Drunk driving is far too normalized and is so unbelievably reckless.

[@meddyven]

Bicyclists are victimized all the time. Drivers treat them like road kill. I was struck by a hit and run driver, and left for dead on the side of the road, 7 1/2 years ago. The young punk was high on drugs. Luckily they caught him. I had my c-5 and c-6 fused in my neck. Had a broken pelvis, ankle, and extreme bruising. My helmet saved my life. It's despicable how we cannot build bike paths to protect bike riders.

[@KevinWindsor1971]

There is no evidence of drunk driving. The driver stayed on the scene and was cooperative.

[@WaxVelocity]

@@KevinWindsor1971he was taken under suspicion of alcohol

[@BeastOfMetal1989]

​@@meddyvenThere's a lengthy conversation to be had about the shortcomings of car-centric urban planning, and the immediate and long-term dangers it poses to health and safety.

[@automatoncollectives7237]

@@snailsucker So is life. He wasn’t immune and nor are why.

[@jeremyswanson6513]

Your channel's code of ethics should be the world's code of ethics

[@williamford9564]

But this is the real world and isn't.

[@leinbajr]

Something Shannon might not know about Philly and New Jersey is that part of New Jersey is basically suburban Philly. Like the Flyers' training facility is in Voorhees, NJ. Doesn't make the premature tweet any better, but it clarifies why someone would say Philly instead of New Jersey.

[@chrisbelos2834]

hockey fans are sad today :( Rest in peace Johnny Hockey

[@deansmith6593]

RIP Johnny and Mathew Gaudreau.

[@xMrsmileyfacex]

Me and the wife are CBJ STH's and we got the news earlier and it has just destroyed us emotionally. There are no words that can express our sorrow. When a person expressly wants to come to your town and play any sports its a special attachment for the fans. My heart goes out to his parents who lost 2 children last night. RIP #13.

[@matiasmorales1130]

Rest in Peace Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. My prayers and soul will be with their family, friends, the fans. All of Columbus Ohio. This season is for you guys and nothing else. I’m so sorry. This news this morning is devastating and I can’t believe this is real. Isles fans are with you Blue Jackets. Hell the entire, hockey world is with you guys. Shannon I’m at work and I’m trying not to break down and cry.

[@DrDookieonYourDoorstep]

God please help his family through this nightmare. What a terrible terrible tragedy.

[@Ratzy1614]

hey im one of those people who came to see what THG was gonna say about Gaudreau. Then i remembers THG doesnt talk about players who have died recently and i respect that

[@ansgardasenbrock7665]

I just can't believe it. He was one of those players, I always had my deepest respect for.

[@bundesautobahn7]

It‘s unfortunately confirmed by the Columbus Blue Jackets and the NHL. Rest in peace, Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.

[@williamhinchcliff6290]

The integrity comments are applicable across all information outlets, not just hockey reporters. I only wish your attitude were universal.

[@isaiahwirch9389]

Rip Johnny gaudreau im in shock we lost you my friend . You were way too young and a great hockey player and mentor for kids

[@eliskagray1546]

I'm beyond shocked. RipJohnny.

[@williamford9564]

Friday morning 9:30 AM. ESPN reports that the story is true: "Columbus Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed Thursday when they were struck by a vehicle while riding bicycles, New Jersey State Police said in a release Friday. Johnny Gaudreau was 31; Matthew was 29. According to police, a driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee hit two "pedalcyclists," identified as the Gaudreaus, from behind while trying to pass an SUV on the right that had moved over to make way for the two cyclists. Police, who responded to the scene in Oldmans Township, New Jersey, at 8:19 p.m., said both Gaudreaus suffered fatal injuries. The driver is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and has been charged with two counts of death by auto, police said. They said the investigation is ongoing. Both brothers, who were New Jersey natives, had been in the area to be groomsmen in their sister Katie's wedding that was scheduled for Friday in Philadelphia."

[@garrw]

Rest in peace Johnny Gaudreau. If you’re ever intoxicated, just take an Uber or Lyft. It’s not worth ending the life of another or yourself, and not worth ruining families.

[@adambabounez7383]

Drunk driver was part of the original rumor. Nothing confirmed but nonetheless, RIP

[@garrw]

@@adambabounez7383 It’s been confirmed.

[@LukeVenables]

RIP Johnny Hockey and thanks for being classy about it before it was confirmed, Shannon.

[@MrPatphotog]

RIP Johnny Gaudreau

[@peterjeffery8495]

Philly is really close to NJ. I recall a number of players on the Flyers living in Cherry Hill, NJ.

[@d.c.courtney4953]

To be fair, it's the suburbs of Philadelphia. Metro Philly extends into New Jersey and Delaware.

[@tristingleason464]

Great segment today Shannon. I love that you stick to values and ethics as well. This is why you’re the best. Now that it’s confirmed- RIP Johnny Hockey

[@ProjectLighthouse122]

Jeez LaWeez… he really did die. Columbus verified it on their official page.

[@kosmicwizard]

RIP Johnny and Matt. Unbelievable. Sincere condolences to the family. Devastating.

[@admirals818]

The Philadelphia metro area includes much of New Jersey. It's right across the river from Philadelphia. RIP to the two Gaudreaus.

[@Flash___]

Rest in piece Johnny hockey 💔 love from Minnesota

[@MD76MAC]

As a Blue Jackets fan, showing up here for Gaudreau news, and see a Jackets jersey, I thank you for wearing that THG. Yes he is gone sadly. Along with his brother.

[@MarzBarzS14]

RIP Johnny and Matthew. This is devastating

[@klompsauce]

Media is about being first, not being accurate

[@bastet5909]

@@klompsauce all for a couple of clicks is genuinely insane

[@pirtatejoe]

The real issue is everyone has freedom of the press... everyone can BE the press... not not everyone actually IS. Most people have no ability to understand what is a good source of information. They believe anything some random idiot posts on the internet.

[@PassingDrill]

@@bastet5909even worse that the guy who made that report has gotten stories wrong before

[@duelme1234]

And look where that landed us in terms of trust worthiness of the news outlets

[@Darrakkii]

⁠@@PassingDrillyou say that likes its a gotcha when Shannon has had to remake videos on things he's reported incorrectly

[@4517onlyglory]

That rumor is true...RIP Johnny Hockey that's totally tragic and devastating

[@TheZenomeProject]

The Jesper Fast news means that the Jarvis extension will be announced in a few days, if that. I'm pretty sure that this was the only real uncertainty in figuring out what kind of contract he was about to get, and now that we know that Fast is out for the year, it's a bright and blinking green light to give Jarvis the maximum 8 year term, rumored to be at around $7.5M a year. Still, though, tough break for Fast, and if he's now unofficially retired, hats off to a very good NHL career.

[@FalloutUrMum]

Fast was a solid grinder

[@meddyven]

Just because it's a neck injury doesn't mean he's done. Look at Jack Eichel. His neck was messed up, and he had surgery, after getting out of Buffalo, and returned.

[@redrangers12330]

Loved fast on the rangers

[@stevenbrockman682]

Cousins is a great teammate

[@tyraelhermosa]

What a sad day. Man… you never know when it’s your day. Try to appreciate every one.

[@danieldosso2455]

Regardless who was killed, that's still a tragedy. I would think if Johnny was actually alive, he'd tweet something like "uh... still here guys..." type tweet. If Johnny has passed, that's really fucking sad. I loved him and Monahan in Calgary.

[@acc3095]

Praying for no new THG video tonight

[@glenrichardson8266]

A new video dispelling the rumors would be okay I think.

[@mitcharmstrong8327]

@@glenrichardson8266rumours confirmed 😢

[@apilolomi]

@@glenrichardson8266 Well they have been confirmed now unfortunately.

[@glenrichardson8266]

@apilolomi4354 Just saw that. Horrible for all involved. Heart goes out to the family who were supposed to be at a wedding today.

[@Mansini77]

It isn’t a rumor if it turned out to be true. Regardless, this is absolutely tragic. Both Johnny and his brother are gone, the day before their sisters wedding.

[@cahg3871]

You are a dedicated news service that is responsible because you don’t subscribe to theatrics to sell your channel.I subscribed.👍

[@kaptaan_original]

Better to wait until it's confirmed before reporting. If the guy who reported it had confirmation, then you can't blame him for reporting it.

[@PatrickMchenry-qp8fp]

So sad to see Johnny passing. Especially like this God bless the family 😢

[@ryanhillier107]

If its not true why has gaudreau not publicly said something? Surely someone wouldve called him and he wouldve been aware of the situation. 🙏

[@automatoncollectives7237]

Great point! Btw, it’s confirmed.

[@ryanhillier107]

@@automatoncollectives7237 crazy man, him and his brother. I'm sick to my stomach

[@commanderneyo]

Best take out here, I'm with you entirely on the rant on journalism and I hate how thats the world we're in

[@TennesseeBlues4642]

I’m scared beyond belief right seeing this rumor regarding Johnny Gaudreau

[@ChainZxNuke]

Rip Johnny. One of the most inspirational players of all time.

[@vipeholmskolan6052]

Sadly the rumors turned out to be true! I hope Johnny Hockey and his brother can rest in peace!

[@ryankeenan8051]

Hopefully the gaudreu rumors are false

[@mrgreekgm754]

Of course I hope it’s not true but the fact that no one has denied it and I understand it’s late on the East Coast but the fact that it’s been over an hour and no one‘s denied it is extremely concerning.

[@ryankeenan8051]

@@mrgreekgm754 either way people made the point of wether it was or not isn’t important 2 people were killed and it’s unfortunate

[@Wayf4rer]

The longer it goes and the more information that comes out, it's not looking good. Holding out hope it isn't real.

[@mercywilliams2698]

Age 68. Remembering my somber classmate also a close friend telling me Paul McCartney had died. Eighth grade and as it turned out a rumor not truth but people argued its validity long after it had been disproven.

[@SGemini101]

​@mrgreekgm754 it's been confirmed he is dead along with his brother

[@EveryTimeIDavid]

All the love to Johnny's family. I can't imagine.

[@KevinWindsor1971]

The same poster stated in 2020 that Amari Cooper was shot in the head. In both stories he said he learned this from a brother, that just happened to be a police officer for those very towns the incidents are supposed to have taken place.

[@mitcharmstrong8327]

columbus has confirmed, Johnny and his brother have passed

[@chrismaxwell6192]

This is the first time I heard about that Amari Cooper rumor.

[@the6ig6adwolf]

McDavid should hire Jackie Childs. He's a very good lawyer.

[@snake9549]

Twitter blue has ruined twitter and how people just spam tweet to get engagement to make money

[@davidfitzpatrick6535]

I dont use twitter because its a absolute cesspool of misinformation.

[@squiggleface3631]

Columbus Blue Jackets confirmed horrible news. Yes, twitter news last night was ethically irresponsible for "journalists". Hearing you've been traded online is one thing ... But family hearing loss online is horrible. Police leak looks awful too. Johny Hockey was wonderful to watch ... Great last memory of Gaudreau's USA points & assist records at this springs' World Championships.

[@neilflood6508]

Your soapbox speech was spot on. Thank you for making a point of not reporting rumours of this nature.

[@MrZachtheKingsfan]

I don’t understand at all why you would want to be first on reporting this without absolute certainty. If you’re wrong, you forever lose your credibility as a journalist, and any chance of making a career off of it. If you’re right, you’re very liable to be sued by the family. Vanessa Bryant literally won a case against TMZ for doing this with Kobe and Gianna.

[@Destinedhellfire]

She didn't sue TMZ, she sued and won against the city of Los Angeles for both invasion of privacy and negligence because first responders took and shared graphic photos of the accident. You are right though that you need to due triple due diligence with this kind of report before you actually report it.

[@oskarihonkasaari3215]

This is why real journalists don't do it. They have a reputation to lose. The ones you see on Twitter spreading this stuff are just clout and (thanks to Twitter's changes) money chasing grifters. They never had a reputation to start with.

[@acanadianineurope814]

credibility as a journalist.... you're kidding, right ? journalists everywhere have had zero credibility since about Vietnam was a thing.

[@y6cd3sdzHs1g]

It's not just the one reporter's career; the credibility of the entire industry is on the line. People are expected to be particularly sensitive around deaths, and when one journalist screws up, it makes the entire industry look bad. As example, look at the frenzy around the Ohtani free agency signing and the damage caused by one baseball insider reporting misinformation. It seems like ever since, people have been much more skeptical of what any of the baseball insiders say.

[@kittychatalot]

So sad. I can understand not reporting on it until confirmation.

[@tuukkanikkila1178]

Rest in peace Johnny Hockey

[@bluesportsgaming9836]

Hope Johnny is ok🙏🏻 but still tragic whoever died

[@Kazahad1110]

Ooo, Shannon is heated! I appreciate it though. I respect the stance.

[@dsc4178]

Terrible what happened to the Gaudreau brothers. RIP.

[@selfaccountable3464]

It was wrong for the police investigating the crash to leak the information to the internet and via text messages before the Johnny's family was notified.

[@johnalwell5795]

You do a great job and you have tremendous integrity .

[@wokenpancake]

Rest in Peace Johnny Hockey

[@Svarthok]

Just devastating news. Absolute tragedy for the family.

[@dudbike]

Thank you for having integrity. It's disappearing fast.

[@jjukkyumiz]

while the horrific news has since been confirmed, there are reasons local news will say “X-year old male died” instead of immediately running with “Jim Doe who lives on Blue Street” when events like this are current. firstly, it’s irresponsible to not make certain that the family of the people involved aren’t learning it from you as a reporter. You’re supposed to give ample time for the family to be notified. additionally, if you received bad info you could be causing unnecessary pain and panic in the lives of people who did think someone they loved died because you said it. you let official statements confirm things like this and then report based on the statements. you’re totally right Shannon, to hell with whoever “broke” the story.

[@thomaslangnickel-vw8fz]

On the serious side, there aren't enough words to put out there to help the Gaudreau family heal. In what was supposed to be a time of happiness taken away and turned into tragedy because of someone else poor choice.

[@matt_v_photo]

It’s confirmed 😢🕊️

[@meddyven]

With Fast going on LTIR, his $2.4 mil ups the 'Canes cap now, to $8.8 mil. He is also a UFA after this season, so that will be an interesting scenario come next summer. Plus, with Orlovs $7.5 mil coming off the books, that potentially is $10 Mil to play with, not including what they have left, and whatever the league raises the cap to!

[@wick3dx17x]

Awesome video Shannon. Especially it being a sensitive subject.

[@automatoncollectives7237]

He’s dead. R.I.P. Don’t shoot the messenger.

[@everettfelix3905]

It’s not looking good. Supposedly the local medical examiner leaked the notepad about it. The names in the groupchat he sent it to fit his friends (because someone evidently doxxed his profile which did list him as a ME) and a lot of circumstantial stuff is fitting. It’s not looking good. I hope it’s false and RIP to whoever was struck of course, but it’s not looking good Shannon

[@petrsvoboda1895]

Thank you Shannon. Media integrity is truly going downhill. Now it's our responsibility to call these snakes out. It's so so sad that we have to do it based upon these circumstances.

[@butcherpete2286]

This video summed up, from a person that didn't know anything about this JG situation.... "Journalistic integrity. It's a thing" Yes. It is.

[@pantsumonster]

Journalists aren’t people

[@iamflat]

Fast was a big part of the Staal shutdown line. Hopefully one of the younger forwards can fill his skates this season.

[@Phandephilly]

That part of New Jersey is super close to Philly

[@tking791]

All the rumours were just confirmed by the Blue Jackets. Rip Johnny Hockey.

[@SuzuNoUtaTX]

I saw this last night and went looking and just the way some people behaved was…heartbreaking. No matter what we lost two people on the planet due to stupidity but there just felt like this hunger to confirm it not for some emotional reason but just to be first. The Gaudreau family didn’t deserve this and they definitely didn’t deserve the circus of asses the world made of itself.

[@GoJays]

Sick to my stomach about johnny hockey 😔 Hope him and his brother are okay. Praying for whoever was lost in the accident

[@automatoncollectives7237]

@@GoJays Why? Don’t become so emotionally invested in hockey.

[@ralphhogandogger8929]

I trust you as much or more than anyone else who reports on hockey (and that's not going to change as a result of this) but there is some danger as dismissing a true story as false. If you're unsure about a story, especially something as devastating and impactful as this, maybe just don't report on it at all until you're sure one way or the other if it's true or not. RIP Johnny Hockey.

[@Sjsharksfan88]

I agree with this. I enjoy The Hockey Guy and I know this happened over night so he might still be sleeping or waking up to start the day, but if it's a rumor, it's best just not to say anything until you have all the information. I watch this video now knowing what I know and just the gravity of the situation and it feels totally wrong and disrespectful. I'm giving Shannon the benefit of the doubt here, but it's best to crosscheck all the information and just not report rumors?

[@TheHockeyGuy]

When I made this video it was many hours before official sources reported it. If I had said nothing, that's all people would be commenting about in every video, perpetuating an unverified rumour. I looked at all reliable sources before I made the video. I stand by what I said. That was irresponsible to report before it was officially confirmed which would have made it much more difficult for his family, the police, and the hospital as that was inundated with people wanting to know what happened.

[@ralphhogandogger8929]

@@TheHockeyGuy I 100% agree that the person who originally posted this story was acting in there own self interest and acknowledge that they had significant parts of this story wrong, but when someone who is greatly trusted (such as yourself) comes out and says a story is untrue, it can become confusing to the viewer and with a story this serious, that's not a good thing. This is not meant to condemn you in any way . I trust you as much as I do for a reason. You are at the very top of my subscription list and have been for years. But after hearing two different stories about this, it became hard for me (a flames fan) to know what to believe in what was/is a pretty awful time. Please keep up the great work. I owe you a debt of gratitude as you provide me with hours of entertainment at zero cost to me. Thank you very much for your commitment, I truly appreciate it.

[@TheHockeyGuy]

I am sorry if you heard it that way, but I did not say that it was untrue. I was explaining how there were no official sources saying that it was true and so that we shouldn't jump to conclusions or spread this rumour until we actually know of the facts.

[@j.m.rhapsody]

Just got the alert on my phone. Immediately went to your channel like you said. So sad.

[@jasonpopielarczyk7511]

Rip! BTW Philly and NJ are literally across the bridge from each other. Separated by the Delaware River.

[@nic287]

I swear if Johnny's okay that guy who reported and later deleted his tweet better be out of a job by tomorrow

[@ProjectLighthouse122]

He was accurate and correct tho. Johnny’s indeed dead. 😭

[@nic287]

@ProjectLighthouse122 not how you go about things though. He just wanted to be first to report something.

[@ProjectLighthouse122]

@@nic287 I agree.. but someone had to be first. I just wish it would have been a reputable source.

[@derekb4930]

Nick Cousins signing is a good signing for him as he is From Belleville (he just brought the Stanley Cup here to Belleville on August 20th) if it doesn't work out in Ottawa and he gets sent down to the Ahl he would be playing back in his hometown.

[@kokushi629]

I live in South Jersey & local news makes it seem correct unfortunately

[@ericbrown8925]

Yes ur a great guy! You have a great channel too.

[@dave.station935]

THG after hours….

[@WaxVelocity]

Splitting hairs Shannon, where the accident happened is suburban Philly but in New Jersey many people there refer to that area as suburban Philadelphia

[@gocanuckurself1]

JESUS DUDE!!!! I really hope Johnny is okay and this isn’t true! 🙏🙏🙏

[@MSZFilms]

Thank you for reporting on this the proper way🙏

[@f.n04]

Born not far out from Ottawa, gritty depth, doesn’t get along with the Leafs. This is a near perfect signing for the Sens

[@eixonm]

Thank you Shannon even though the need isn't good.

[@MisterVercetti]

In the at this point highly unlikely event that the rumors turn out to be true, the Columbus Blue Jackets are officially the most cursed franchise in all of professional sports, and the Columbus city council should probably start investigations into whether or not Nationwide Arena was built over an Indian burial ground.

[@Buffaqueen]

I can’t be sure if they are

[@micheluzzo2751]

It was actually built on top of a prison ground where one of the worst prison disasters in American history occurred in 1930.

[@dennis2376]

So true about what you said about the news.

[@dixoncider4684]

THG, one of the best in the biz