Blue Jackets Pay Tribute To Johnny And Matthew Gaudreau

[@Jens95]

Thank you Blue Jackets, the NHL and fans for the touching tributes the past month. It's absolutely beautiful to see us all come together when tragic events happen

[@christinamurray6546]

It’s good that they do memorial for players like Gaudreau Colby cave pavel demitra etc really sad that he died RIP😢

[@chrisboyle2924]

@@christinamurray6546😊

[@Mathman2021]

Totally agree! I love seeing theese! I’m am still crying after I heard of another KZbin Family member passing (that person passes away 1 week after Johnny) and now I hear this. I’m am crying even more now 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@yomamma376]

@@christinamurray6546your body my choice

[@MilZ11]

This was a tough watch. Tough but necessary. Rest in peace Johnny and Matthew. May your families find peace in the years to come. Those babies are going to grow up and learn that their fathers were exceptional human beings.

[@Axeom]

Perfectly said. That was brutal but any big hockey fan owes it to the players who give up 2/3 of their year for us to watch them. They are people, too, and he was a wonderful person. I hope his family finds peace and cherishes the loving memories they do have with them forever even though they may not be present.

[@ГалинаСивцева-э6ч]

😢

[@TheEDFLegacy]

​@@Axeom More than that; they train over the summer too. It's a brutal commitment.

[@yomamma376]

Johnny hockey is in hell 🎉😂

[@danielryan8089]

Holy hell man…. The look on Papa Gaudreau’s face, the tears in all the eyes, not least Mama Gaudreaus, the stiff upper lip of Mrs Gaudreau, and the roar of appreciation and gratitude…. Tough stuff, but incredibly humbling. Well done Columbus, well done indeed.

[@yomamma376]

😂😂😂😂 johnny hockey is in hell go oilers

[@Oureradication]

You can just see how close Monahan and Johnny were. Truly heartbreaking on so many levels.

[@boomds5602]

9 years is a long time to play together. They started their careers together and only ever played 2 seasons apart.

[@yomamma376]

No playoff wins 😢 go oilers Johnny hockey 💨💨💨💨

[@wizardgaming6759]

I know he plays for the Florida now, but I wish Matthew Tkachuck was up there as well.

[@yomamma376]

@@wizardgaming6759 I wish more flames players get send six feet with Johnny boy 👦

[@Realjustinbaker1999]

Im not a jackets fan but the fact that he chose the blue jackets to play with when no one chose to play for the jackets, that's really awesome, and i made him my picture for the whole season, fly high Johnny!

[@oscarabel3935]

I heard the decision was based on the city he'd want to raise his kids in, and Columbus stood out.

[@TkKirkland-lm5wv]

Impossible. Nobody chooses Ohio for any thing lol unless it's $$ RIP J hockey tho. Hell of a player ​@@oscarabel3935

[@edmontonboy99]

That really broke me watching the parents mourn, and I smiled when Johnny’s daughter pointed at his banner. R.I.P. Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau

[@yomamma376]

I wasn’t I was happy go oilers 😊

[@vickperez65]

7:04 broke my heart dad's face can't even look at the banner you can tell he still can't believe his son's are gone

[@catherineanhari7573]

Yes he still is in deep mourning …. He needs our prayers

[@mikefox181]

Yeah it's horrible a parent should never have to bury their child... Never.. this is something hockey fans everywhere will never get over.. 2 boys gone because of stupidity by someone else.

[@will9191]

Red Wings fan here. I played hockey for 30 years myself. I am currently 41 and tearing up watching this. What a tragic loss..... Just sad......

[@obamafan6949]

canucks fan here can't stop thinking about all the times i hated him and it's making me sad

[@GBRedWing]

Same I'm a massive Red Wings fan too. I also admired Johnny Hockey for who he was on the ice as well as off the ice, an absolute legend. Him and his brother were taken way too soon, still can't believe this tragedy happened.

[@ZachAdams926]

Bruins fan and I can’t hold back. What a terrible loss. I’m proud of Columbus for their face in such adversity that I could never even imagine. I’m mourning as a fan of sports and my emotions are brought to tears by the unfathomable loss and the way a city and a team reacts in celebration of life. Tomorrow we can wear different jerseys and talk crap in a comment section of KZbin, but today we all comment wearing 13.

[@yomamma376]

Johnny hockey is in hell with his brother 😂😂😂

[@GBRedWing]

@@yomamma376 get some help please

[@dbreezy1up652]

I am a die hard Carolina Hurricanes fan and I just want to aknowledge what a great job the Blue Jackets Orginazation and their fanbase did in honoring Johnny Gaudreau. Fans from all 32 NHL teams have tears in their eyes watching this.

[@yomamma376]

Johnny gaudreu is in hell burning 🥵 Johnny hockey is weed now like his bro go oilers 😊

[@Aaronnpool23]

Still can’t believe he’s gone 😢rest easy Johnny and Matthew will live on in my heart 🔥🍁

[@yomamma376]

I’m happy that he’s gone go oilers

[@Kieva_Storm]

I'm a 35 year old, 32 year vet to the sport of hockey, perpetually an undersized player. I almost gave up once I started playing in checking leagues, until I saw a few guys succeed under 6 foot. Johnny Gaudreau was a shining light that made me regret giving up on a pro career too soon, and inspired me to continue to love the sport.

[@yomamma376]

Don’t care dig up Johnny hockey 😂

[@kc63984]

Cried my way through the ceremony. What a tribute. Rip Johnny and Matthew. Condolences to the Gadreau family

[@yomamma376]

Johnny💨 Matthew💨

[@CBJalltheway24]

Cried like a baby tonight at the game. God rest their souls.

[@maplez8210]

Ive never shed so many tears for someone Ive never met. RIP both Matthew and Johnny

[@yomamma376]

😂😂😂😂 Johnny pack

[@jodyw7935]

Calgarian here. Rest in peace Johnny and Matthew. So very tragic.

[@MikeSmith-rj7le]

I was their tonight. Very nice tribute, very emotional. Glad I was lucky enough to be there in person. The hockey world will miss them but will never forget them

[@snakeeyes9246]

There* (the 1st time).

[@yomamma376]

I don’t miss him go oilers

[@NotaGabeItch]

I was a fan of Johnny Gaudreau from day one in Calgary. Phenomenal hockey player, a great role model, a loving father, brother and son. My heart aches for the Gaudreau family. Rest in peace Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Thanks Blue Jackets for this remarkable memory of Johnny😢😢😢😢 Fly high boys

[@MemoriesDestroyUs]

even as a jets fan i have not once stopped thinking about this family

[@yomamma376]

I don’t go oilers

[@JohnnyyHockey13]

I was there and it was a hard home opener and the thing that got me is that we got 30 thousand something people in that stadium to chant Johnny hockey. Fly high 13

[@SylviaOliverio]

So heartbreaking to see Mr. Gudreau and family. My heart is broken for them. May God bless them and watch over the entire family forever. ❤❤❤

[@everyday_maycia]

i was there too. it hit me HARD when i saw Meredith on that carpet and monahan waiting.

[@golionsgo19]

I feel so heartbroken for Guy and the Gaudreau family but it does make me feel a smidge better that one day Guy will out on the ice teaching his Grandchildren how to skate and play hockey.

[@yomamma376]

Tell guy to dig up Johnny

[@isaacgiroux-u6s]

Fly high Johnny and Matthew you will Always and Forever be missed 🕊💔

[@yomamma376]

I don’t missed them go oilers 😊

[@alexjedlicka8567]

Any hockey fan willl be brought to tears watching this. It’s impossible to fathom the emotion felt in that building on that night. But we can all mourn for what was lost. RIP J. hockey 🕊️

[@Barker3324]

Man how was the family ready for this. I wasn’t even ready for this. As a sabres fan, I will say this is going to be one of the hardest things to ever comprehend or get over. I knew johnnys name but what I always remembered of him (one of the funniest moments in hockey) was the all star game when he and another players mocked Johnnys size and age and acted like a father teaching his young son how to skate in the shoot out.

[@yomamma376]

Don’t care free the driver go oilers 2025 champs

[@Jimanderson124]

apologize for hating on you for leaving the team that adore you and love you the most. When you are not here anymore with us its really heartbreaking to see great moments you shared with the team and the Calgary community. It was hard to watch truly and brought tears to my eyes. Such young special talent lost to a tragic accident. rest well Johnny.

[@yomamma376]

Free the driver go oilers

[@Bearscoachesnamedmattsuck69]

That's a tear jerker even for the toughest of us

[@yomamma376]

My tears were happiness

[@mskipper19]

RIP Johnny, Boston hockey fans will always love you

[@yomamma376]

Rest in piss Johnny

[@MandatoryFruit]

Seeing Johnny's family, friends, and teammates as they watch Johnny's jersey number climb up the rafters just hurts dude. R.I.P Johnny Hockey, you absolute LEGEND! ♥️🕊️

[@yomamma376]

Rest in piss

[@davidgoaternak8683]

Bruins and Oilers fan here always had respect for Johnny so much skill on the ice for a “smaller player” such a great role model for kids always had a smile the hockey world will never be the same without Johnny hockey and his brother Matthew RIP 13 21❤

[@yomamma376]

Fake oiler fan I was happy like the rest of oiler nation

[@davidgoaternak8683]

@ you don’t represent oil country you scum

[@michaels8878]

I cried the day it happened and again today. Huge hockey fan from OK. I loved watching Johnny play. US born hockey players as talented as Johnny are few and far between. He also appears to have been a standup guy with a very loving family. RIP

[@yomamma376]

I was happy when first heard of the news

[@Itskeegan13]

We lost two legends fly high Johnny and Matthew 🕊️🕊️

[@RustbustersCA]

the brick tournament a classic in Edmonton since the 80s. Great tribute Columbus. RIP Johnny and Matty lights were snuffed out way too soon.

[@Big-gp9bi]

Was that held at West Edmonton Mall?

[@JayDeeMC]

@@Big-gp9bi Yes, it was, and still is.

[@RustbustersCA]

@@Big-gp9bi Yes sir the ice palace. And by the half way mark of every period the ice would be slush

[@Big-gp9bi]

@@RustbustersCA yeah my rec league team plays there a few times a year. I have no idea how it can be so hot on the ice.

[@RustbustersCA]

@@Big-gp9bi well it's because the rink is at mall room temp but they dont have any special equipment to make up for the difference in temperature. It's just normal rink plumbing vs very high ambient temperature

[@haydendegrow945]

For years, i frequently got this hero's last name mixed up with mine. I mean, i heard it on the TV long and loud enough to hear it! Now, I will never hear it again. RIP Johnny, Matthew. Hockey will never be the same without you!🖤❤‍🩹

[@yomamma376]

Hockey will be the same and btw free the driver go oilers

[@BroncoKnight34]

Not a dry eye in the house. Gone far too soon, Rest In Peace Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau ❤❤❤

[@vinceniederman]

As a Flyers Fan This is So Beautiful😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@Mtbkidd]

Beautiful tribute. RIP Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau

[@yomamma376]

Trash tribute 😂

[@mikeskelton9157]

Awesome and respectful tribute by Columbus. ❤️ It takes a lot to make hockey players cry. Tears were shed. Respect.

[@yomamma376]

I cried tears of happiness that he is gone

[@mystikka1gaming740]

I am still a newer NHL fan, as I started following when The Kraken came to Seattle, Went to 1 Kraken game and was hooked.. This made me even more of a NHL fan, When people started telling me that the Hockey players and coaches are like a family, they were not lying. This was well done by Columbus and Great Gesture by The Panthers. It has made me an even bigger fan of Hockey

[@yomamma376]

No rings 😂😂😂😂

[@HugoBellevillefournier]

man I started crying as soon as they showed his family looking at the jersey going up.....hearthbreaking.

[@Ontariosports101]

R.I.P Johnny And Matthew Gaudreau🪽You Will be missed

[@yomamma376]

I won’t miss them

[@Ontariosports101]

@@yomamma376 why not?

[@bethl531]

This is heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. Fly high Johnny and Matthew

[@RoseGoldenPetal]

This was such a beautiful, loving tribute to both Matthew and Johnny, I wish they were still here among us physically, but alas some things cannot be, it's good to know the entire hockey community comes together to celebrate the lives of both Matthew and Johnny

[@yomamma376]

Hahahaha they are never coming back go oilers

[@dirk903]

Wow, that was emotional. My heart aches for their family. Rest in piece

[@yomamma376]

I don’t go oilers

[@adamjohnson6715]

Beautiful. I teared up watching. Rest in peace Johnny Hockey Let the 13 fly high forever

[@yomamma376]

Rest in piss number 13

[@dang2226]

From all of us in Calgary may the brothers Gaudreaus RIP! WE miss you Both and especially the wonderful memories you gave us the Calgary Flames. You will always be remembered along with your teamate Monahan. The Monny and Jonny line.

[@yomamma376]

Dig up your legend 😂😂😂 go oilers no rings since 89

[@Exaltedz]

Such a tough watch, especially seeing his family in pain. May he rest in peace and i hope his family stays strong through this very tough time

[@BlacqueJacqueShellacque_]

So sad. Please don't drink and drive. Please don't drive distracted. And please don't drive aggressively. It's not worth it. RIP Johnny and Matthew.

[@yomamma376]

Free the driver go oilers

[@bigbadbruins1]

Those kids will be able to see what a great dad & uncle they had. These videos will always be there for them and there kids for years to come.

[@Cobra85291]

The pain the familys enduring looks just as fresh as day one. Couldnt imagine going through this and every new detail you learned made it that much more depressing.

[@BeStrong4ever]

I agree, the pain even intensifies as the days go on and life resumes for everyone else…

[@jerrysbrain]

growing up playing at hollydell johnny was always a hometown hero. he will be forever missed.

[@kimberlylunce4548]

how touching ! good job blue jackets for remembering johnny this way and his brother

[@CurriedBat]

I'm so glad that for a guy so young, -for both of them, to have had such passion and love in their lives. It's a true inspiration to follow your dreams.

[@HBAirsoftGamingEN]

I think I only saw a solid 5 seconds of the banner getting raised with the tears flowing 😭

[@hottuna2006]

I don't know if I should be more angry or sad about how Johnny and his brother were taken away from the world. Thank you for this tribute and thank you Johnny for bringing happiness and excitement to those who watched you play and to family and friends around you. May you and your brother rest in peace and god bless you and your families. You will always be remembered.

[@yomamma376]

Free the driver go oilers

[@wallybear7777]

We should all aspire to inspire such emotions and live an exemplary life. Go bless you Johnny Hockey.

[@toulee313]

Life isn't fair. Godspeed, be reborn, and win the Cup with Matthew in your next lifetime.

[@poolside16190]

RIP Johnny & Matthew. Gone, but never forgotten. Best they could be at the best sport there is. Period.

[@LeCurryBron]

Leafs fan here. My first Leafs game was to see Johnny. Glad it was. This was sad to watch. The parents crying really broke my heart. RIP Johnny and Matthew

[@yomamma376]

No rings since 67 go dig up salming 😂

[@a18yearoldonyoutubeluigi]

Still unfathomable he’s gone. But the response has been beautiful, showcasing the very best of humanity! Thank you hockey fans, and thank you Columbus.

[@benwilson6559]

I don’t know how you play a hockey game after that. Beautiful tribute. RIP Matthew and Johnny

[@louisbuisson]

Very well done and very emotional. Thank you to all involved for doing this. RIP Johnny and Matthew.

[@MrAndrewCreech]

One of the best to ever come out of the Philadelphia area. We're all proud of what he accomplished and mourn the loss of what could have been. RIP #13.

[@williammartin4368]

Heartbreaking. Love and respect for their family. Prayers

[@Showtime_88_10]

This had me in nonstop tears... I couldn't stop..! Prayers to the Gaudreau family and friends❤❤❤

[@pontusbackman1863]

Oh and Johnny.. That is exactly how you will be remembered. A hockey guy. Around the rink, your friends, your family. You had such a huge heart it seems. So huge indeed that you'd make a poor soldier; as it would not take too long until you shield your friend with your body. It will take a looooooong time until Johnny Hockey is forgotten.

[@yomamma376]

Don’t care

[@pontusbackman1863]

@yomamma376 Being creative now, aren't you?

[@socrates7722]

I was at this game last night. Definitely the most powerful and emotional thing I’ve ever been apart of. It is absolutely horrible what happened to the Gaudreau family, I’m glad the jackets were able to give them such a beautiful tribute. R.I.P. #13 #21

[@EddieDNYC]

This tribute is so heartbreaking and heart warming. Really... thank you.

[@ianb.6582]

Oilers fan here. This was very touching, hope the family can find some peace from this tragedy.

[@DarthLee8472]

R.I.P. Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.

[@MT-vh6hd]

Rest in peace both of these young souls . May God bring comfort to all involved

[@eddielee3928]

Still bawling...RIP Gaudreau bros

[@deejaym2656]

Oh man, I got really emotional😢 RIP Johnny Hockey🕊

[@chasegreen1790]

Beautiful Tribute. Fly high Johnny Hockey and Matthew ❤

[@greyjedi8324]

Stars fan here, rest in peace Johnny and Matthew. We all will miss you dearly.

[@BrookeCheyenne]

So beautiful I can’t stop crying

[@goose1909]

Beautiful ceremony, rest in peace Johnny and Matthew.

[@crowlee5111]

What a way to celebrate Johnny's life with his old team mates monny, Benny and chucky . Us calgarians will always cherish Johnny hockey as he grew up in Calgary and played 9 seasons here and from a kid to a man. He will be missed. Rip number 13 and love to the gaudreau family.

[@MrHipes41]

Was in the Arena, most emotional moment I've been a part of.

[@Dutchovenderlinde]

God rest Johnny and Matthew's souls forever. This was so beautiful.

[@studyman38]

Capitals fan here. This was hard to watch. RIP to the Gaudreau brothers!

[@despinapapagiannakis8231]

Well done CBJ - Like so many - I pray and think about this family daily - I can’t imagine their pain. The NHL has done a beautiful job with their tributes and CBJ yours was top notch acknowledging lives lost way to soon!

[@Darule514]

Bring alot tears watching this 😢

[@jimisles]

My heart breaks for the entire Gaudreau family, yet each time the camera showed Guy, my eyes instantly filled with tears......

[@ryanbencze]

Man just so devastating. His dad looks really heartbroken (rightfully so) but I hope he finds some closure soon. Not a fun way to live being heartbroken from grieve. So so sad. I hope the gaudreaus were able to enjoy this moment and keep it with them as a show of the kids they raised and how he changed the game for undersized players. Johnny will be a pioneer in hockey legacy as one of the first players in the salary cap era who was a star despite being small. Johnny I hope that 13 sits in the saddledome sooner rather than later and I hope you are smiling knowing the impact you had on not just the game of hockey but the people who watched you, loved you, and were the closest to you. How fitting that monahan won the draw to Bennett who passed it to you.

[@kennagillis1728]

The music gets me everytime but I feel bad for their parents, they look so heartbroken, RIP boys.

[@Jontism]

I've definitely felt that heartbreak every time a new tribute comes out but this is the one that broke me and drew tears. Not an ounce of doubt he wasn't loved and respected by every single person who knew him.

[@chazzlambert9332]

I am an Oilers fan I was never a fan of Johnny Gadreau I never called him Johnny Hockey even I always threw shade his way In the 2022 playoffs I wanted the Flames to lose so badly and then Johnny scored the gwg in ot and the playoffs battle of Alberta was set for the first time in a long time The atmosphere was amazing!!it was incredible!!!! Watching Johnny was amazing,what a player!!!what a human being too!I knew to give the credit where it was due The day I found out he passed,I looked up that goal against Dallas and felt that roar for my rival fans I felt the electricity!I cheered way to go Johnny!!!! And then on Facebook I said I heard the news and was deeply saddened ❤❤❤❤❤ And I said rest well Johnny Hockey!!!! I’ll never forget that you gave us that battle of Alberta in the playoffs for the first time in so long And I won’t forget that goal You won my respect and admiration and I have many memories of many battles of Alberta with you and your team against my favourite team Then last night I shed some tears Won my respect 🫡 and helped me appreciate the game so much more Sorry to the Flames fans and the Blue Jackets fans keep his memory alive!!!!!!! Goodbye Johnny Hockey 😢

[@fizalex6612]

I cried when I first watched this and had to come here to comment. I still can’t believe he’s gone, it doesn’t feel real. It’s just so sad to see him gone, he was such a respected player. I watched him live many times for the flames and already loved to see him score or assist, he always played his heart out. I have so much hate for the drunk bastard that took Johnny and Matt away from the world and their families. I cried watching that flag be raised, and seeing the players and family get emotional, he’s now immortalized in that arena and he deserves it, he was a great player loved by all. And don’t forget Matt, he may not have been famous but he’s still an innocent soul who’s greatly missed by his friends and family. RIP to both these men, I’m not religious but I genuinely hope with all my heart that they’re in a better place waiting to be reunited with their family one day. Always be sure to appreciate your friends and family, you never know when will be the last time you see them.

[@brev5057]

Calgary Flames' dynamite phenom that so many doubted. Insane talent, incredible spirit and vitality for life. God love you and your bro. Rest in paradise gents.

[@GucciNines]

Best sports fans in the world, RIP Johnny Hockey ❤🇨🇦

[@Christian_Girl120]

This is heart breaking. It's devastating seeing these young men in interviews, knowing that Johnny and his brother are both dead because of a suspected drunk driver. This is a wonderful tribute to Johnny and his brother Matthew. But its so sad and feels horrible that they are now gone, and their wives and families are left shattered by their loss. My condolences and love go to all involved.

[@park6242]

i have not cried in 4 years, this broke that. several times

[@peterlee4682]

A tragic loss for a Blue Jackets an Flames fans as well as hockey. Bleessings to their families and all those who make the world a better place for their brothers and sisters. ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@krayzdude1847]

Man this was very tough to watch but beautiful family Meredith gaudreau and Johnny's kids his pops and mom god bless them im from calgary and flames should raise his 13 like that love and cherish each other u never know when is gonna be ur time

[@ericgermain4820]

The face of pops🥺😭

[@pontusbackman1863]

Yeah he isn't just in grief, he is exhausted... Likely don't get much natural sleep. And in many videos he has looked like he is medicated heavily, as there aren't emotions to read in his eyes. I am concerned tbh

[@AmateurRider275]

That was not easy to watch. RIP Johnny ❤ From Winnipeg.

[@MrFooliofocker]

So heartbreaking for that family... God bless the Gaudreau family.

[@patrickstahlalt17]

Sending love to Johnny Hockey No. 13, after 13 hours the video was posted.

[@Michaelholt32]

rest in piece Johnny hockey the hockey world will never forget you

[@jasonkemppainen4731]

My goodness. Guy is such a strong man, I respect him so much. I don’t have sons yet, but if I had two and watched them grow to men only to loose them before their end prime. That is beyond a tragedy.

[@BELL_DE_LEO]

Even though I know it's impossible wish, I can't help but think, "Come Back! Johnny Hockey!"😭