The life and legacy of Johnny Gaudreau: A savant on the ice | SportsCenter

[@Ryan29100]

It does not matter what team you root for as a lifelong hockey fan this is an extremely dark day for hockey. I can’t wrap my head around this one man. I always admired watching Johnny play the game due to him having a similar size and stature to myself. He was truly an incredible player and I wish the Isles had signed him when he was a FA. This one will sting for a while and I hope all teams in some way recognize the loss of Johnny and Matthew for the entire upcoming season. RIP John and Matt

[@RyanDallo]

You said it 😢😢

[@robertmason7553]

Im in that boat. Hockey is special between the players and fans. I just have to say Im black and hockey is my favorite sport. Im a Capital fan but I knew who Johnny Hockey was. Just a sad day. Things happen just never to our heroes was proven wrong. RIP Johnny and Matt. I will ride my bike in honor of you both.

[@RobbieStacks90]

Johnny Gaudreau was a great player and seemed like a good guy. It's a shame that he was taken so young.

[@jordencoles5313]

Exactly

[@RonMexico53]

Thank you! People putting the team they follow at the start of a sentence just seems so pointless, like no one cares what team you follow, this transcends hockey!

[@doomslayerdave]

RIP 13 and MG. The 5th Line is devastated. CBJ for ever

[@SS-iv7wv]

This is just so damn sad. From a VGK fan and all of us in Vegas, condolences to the Gaudreau family, Flames and CBJ fans. RIP guys.

[@Aaron-pu9hn]

I'm a Kraken fan

[@joshuagraham1823]

Just heartbreaking. What great guys and incredible athletes. My prayers go out to their family 😢.

[@coreysghostglowmask8650]

Legends never die 🕊 Rip John and Matt 🏒🚨

[@j-dubb614]

This one hurts so much. RIP Johnny and Matty.

[@stryker1707]

My heart breaks for the family…. Can’t believe this has happened.

[@Moucheron1990]

A profound tragedy. I can't stop thinking about their families 😭

[@andrewgeorgelang]

Johnny was our boy up here in Alberta Canada. Miss ya buddy

[@Inferno-g6z]

I cant stop thinking about them 😢😢❤❤ 🕊🕊🕊

[@LouSeph]

RIP - prayers for them and their families

[@scottcoxworthy]

R.I.P Johnny and Matthew ❤

[@serenitynow6513]

I never knew Jonny but from my position he seemed to be a wonderful person, Im sure his brother was too. My condolences to everyone in the family. Im so sorry you have to go through this. They were outstanding gentlemen!!!

[@MCrum12]

deepest sympathy from Pittsburgh. i lost my sister in January..didn't get to see 38... but i coukdnt imagine this loss especially the occasion next morning. R.I.P

[@joestrunk9663]

Nice Job Buccy. dream come true for Johnny to play for CBJ. was a flames fan also. a couple years before johnny got there. he would bring me out of my chair yelling at the TV scaring the wife and dog, what a play maker. so heartbroken for the Gaudreau Family .

[@brendanhenning1883]

He changed everything in Calgary and we loved him dearly

[@irisvaldinhosoares1676]

RIP Johnny Hockey, From 🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@prescottosegie]

Rip Matthew and Johnny gaudreau yall are amazing hockey 🏒 players college hockey 🥅 legends

[@logand3957]

I just go numb thinking of the pain their families must feel. RIP and I wish their families find peace and healing soon

[@stormshadow3650]

I played NHL 24 today on the xbox series s they had a banner for him " RIP Johnny Hockey "❤

[@playedlikeaspoon2439]

I just saw that, made me so happy.

[@Nyx-qw5yh]

Johnny was a legend, as an Avs fan, I’ve never had anything but absolute respect for the man. I just wish I had been able to watch Matt play a bit more before now

[@6stringmadness877]

I hear ya. As a Bruins fan I didn't see much of him except for one random Flames playoff game. He definitely stood out, made plays all over the ice. What a damn shame, R.I.P Johnny and Matthew

[@nicholasrose2769]

RIP, Johnny Hockey and MG. You are both so sorely, sadly missed. And you will be forever

[@DoubleG7793]

RIP Son you are sorely missed condolences to th family I couldn't imagine

[@mikehanzal9562]

WOW. Life has a cruel reality sometimes. Heartbreaking. I pray for all affected by this tragedy. Including the driver and his family

[@olgazgureanu4987]

Царствие Небесное! Светлая память Джонни Хоккей и Мэттью! Соболезнования родным, близким, друзьям, командам Калгари и Коламбус, всем хоккейным болельщикам! Пути Господни неисповедимы! Видно хоккейный Бог набирает команду на небесах!

[@grahamfraser2150]

So He sent an impaired driver to kill Johnny and his bro Matt?Piss off with you waxing poetic bullshit.The Lord.Give me a break.

[@Scott-nj9gq]

Makes you sick to your stomach to think of the pain this family is going through. Tragic and senseless.

[@ryanlerman4401]

exactly

[@jennylee1510]

Taking away 2 young men is just awful and ugly. I can’t even imagine the pain their families are going through and it’s difficult they have to deal with grief for the rest of their lives. This is absolutely devastating and heartbreaking RIP Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau 🏒💔🕯

[@rondosal]

So sad! He was one of my favorite players, and I am a Sharks fan. RIP Johnny and Matt! Go Bless the entire family!

[@DenverAirsoft1028]

What makes this even more sad is that Johnny Hockey was supposed to reunite with Sean Monahan in Columbus 😭

[@jeffajkoay5340]

I am devastated because Sean Monahan signed with Columbus to play with Johnny hockey. I am heartbroken still can’t believe it’s real

[@offthegridmusic952]

Rest in peace Johnny Gaudreau! You were one of the greats! This one hurts!!

[@djkeelo]

You may not have been a fan of the teams he played for, but you can't deny he was a special player, and the league was a better place because of it.

[@UnhingedOperator]

Nothing but the best. What a great man. Got to meat him a few times. Nothing but the best. This is brutal. Words cannot describe. I’m hurt. As a hockey fan as a cbj fan and as a Johnny fan. I’m hurt.

[@terryf3852]

Rip Jhonny and Matthew, you will be missed

[@Lucas_LaRosaVR]

Rest in peace Johnny gaudreau 🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@bcam4411]

RIP ♥️♥️

[@jaydensmith3933]

Rip Johnny hockey and his brother

[@Lifeisgoodon105]

RIP fellas. My prayers to the family.

[@jonathanmyers2867]

RIP Matthew & Johnny 😭😭😭😭🏒🏒🏒🏒⚰⚰⚰⚰

[@tripsaplenty1227]

One of those rare stars who is hated by no fanbase. 🏴

[@JulianFranco-d7o]

Farewell to thee! but not farewell To all my fondest thoughts of thee: Within my heart they still shall dwell; And they shall cheer and comfort me. May God comfort the Gaudreau family for their terrible loss

[@themasterzman1172]

R.I.P "Johnny Hockey" and Matthew

[@EasyTarget82]

RIP Johnny and Matthew

[@mcdob69]

So sad …. RIP 😢

[@daveolliemetalhead]

Just horrible news Johnny Hockey was never on my favorite hockey team, but he was one of my favorite players to watch. Sending condolences to his family and friends.❤❤❤🙏🙏

[@binnins1982]

Very classy NHL.

[@brdobie]

The sports world is a little darker this weekend. RIP.

[@TheSaint_02]

I often wonder why God takes good people and leaves evil ones, like politicians. I trust He has a plan.

[@NathanielNadeau]

See he doesn't kill people things just happen unfortunately I never think God kills any good people on purpose

[@paskit219]

Or maybe he simply doesn’t exist.

[@joeydrummer7929]

@@paskit219the more likely answer .

[@paulgarcia9181]

God doesn't work like that. There are people's problems and God's problems. People tend to get the two confused. God didn't decide to take the Gaudreau brothers, a drunk driver did.

[@AndrewSavedbyJesus]

Blaming God for the devils work is exactly what the great deceiver satan has been doing to all of humanity since the garden. The grace, peace love and goodness of God be upon you all and lead you to Him in repentance in Jesus name. Amen

[@philtorrez4198]

There is no way this driver walks away from this. Even if he serves a minimal sentence, he killed an icon. I hope it weighs on his conscience, if he has one.

[@amyelizabeth529]

This was a tough story for Buccigross to report since he had known Johnny and Matthew since they were teenagers playing for BC. Thanks for speaking with such eloquence and respect. I start welling up with tears and finding it difficult to breathe whilst watching these stories broadcast on different networks over the last 24 hours. It's so sudden. It's so tragic. It's so damn sad. Full disclosure, I don't pray much, but I've been praying very hard for God to help the Gaudreau family get through these last two days and the next few weeks. Please ease their pain and try to bring them peace. Much love from this Sabres and Bills fan from Western NY. RIP Johhny and Matthew Gaudreau

[@LMGphilanthropy]

Ah man. Truth is Christ the channel! Prayers

[@ML-kx9gz]

Unbelievable.

[@CreemoreTorch]

I would be honoured to be the defenceman who was posterized by Johnny Hockey.

[@BrooklynBornTy]

This doesn't even feel real and im not the biggest hockey fan RIP gaudreau brothers

[@Kissed1982]

Did this even make the front page of ESPN (not just NHL on ESPN)? I mean, even if ESPN hates hockey, the very fact is that this could have been a time to point out the ramifications of drunk driving and to take a step back and really consider how you drive and consume beverages. Sad to see two highly talented players lose their lives over someone's recklessness.

[@deliamorrissey9595]

Rip jg 13 and 21 mg

[@Mysterychapters]

So tragic for the family. Huge loss of two brothers, gone too soon. I hope the drunk driver gets life in prison without possibility of parole. RIP Johnny and his brother

[@daroodsandstrom2219]

RIP from this Oil fan.😢

[@bencromwell707]

Just so sad😢

[@PAVEL-JAKL]

Rip Johnny hockey 😢

[@frank-vq4mx]

I find this very upsetting.

[@PBRstreetgang88]

What is the 2nd defense man in that first highlight doing.?

[@de132]

The trailing man? Looks like he's gassed off a long shift. Guy in front of Johnny, got beat trying to poke check skating on far edge

[@kevinbohl8200]

I'm just so mad that is happened. This tragedy is so damned senseless.

[@jdunbar2995]

Johnny hockey and his brother were taken from this world and family way too young.. Just keep his wife, kids, and family who will never know their father in your prayers.

[@hugh2hoob668]

Columbus is cursed 2 players died in the decade already

[@Gee-y7n]

😢😢😢😢

[@de132]

It just doesn't feel real still

[@dahntayr9532]

People should think before there actions

[@scottsmith1455]

Unspeakable tragedy. That driver should do life in prison with no chance for parole! He was drinking and was reckless in every way

[@StanParkes-tj8wz]

Absolutely pathetic how they were killed!!! RIP BROTHER'S!!!

[@staceyvandiver]

This so sad bro

[@StanParkes-tj8wz]

It is so bloody 😔 to lose him& his brother, due to an a-hole !!!!! RIP BROTHER'S

[@AgentTwelve-wl7ep]

Man, both of them dead at the scene...That's horrible

[@BardRock-c8e]

707 Mattie Hill

[@standing0]

The drunk driver needs a life in jail...the fatherless children, the widows, the wedding that wasn't, the parents, the hockey fans all need to know this selfish individual will never see the rest of our society again.

[@thegreatmrt]

One of the best USA players, was so excited to see him wear the red white and blue in the olympic games. its sad how one selfish piece of garbage could destroy families, fans, sports and lives, im a rangers fan and live in cincinatti area, but I thought it was great for the sport that he chose columbus when no player of that caliber would choose to go to a team out of contention for years , showed what his character was, he should have been able to bounce back and become that franchise player and help them take the next step, but i feel terrible for both brothers and their entire families, especially the unborn child and the newborn and they lost their father to a selfish sack of shit trash tier human. The worst thing about that is, they have a family first type mentality and are close, we need more people like them in the future, and it makes it worse they wont be able to show those children the same way they were, and thats something the world needs with the current anti-family type mindset, they inspired on and off the ice, and that alone is a tough task when you see people now look up to influencers and degenerates that are terrible people. I play adult "beer league" hockey and the minute he signed with columbus you would see so many young kids and teens wearing his jersey, I cant speak for how it was in calgary but im sure its the exact same. The entire situation is horrible, but when you break it down it was such a preventable and needless tragedy by a reckless drunk driver driving like a jackass and got road rage when the suv moved to the side for the brothers just for the jackass to think he was being blocked on passing, but I am glad that they were able to capture the guy and not let him leave the scene, im sure that he was planning on doing that if he has the ability to be pathetic enough to drink and drive and have road rage for no reason whatsoever. I really hope we can raise minimum sentences and penalties on drinking and driving and reckless driving drunk or not, its crazy multiple times each day this sort of thing happens, it should be a privelage to drive and should be something each person that does it respects the lives and safety of others, too many hit pedestrians by idiot drivers, texting, drunk, etc. This will never stop, beause for the last 40 plus years the risks and the footage shown to those in drivers ed should make you realize its never worth it, but obviously that hasnt been enough, and its not just because this happened to both of these fathers, but the fact it continues daily, and the fact we have more options to prevent drunk driving like uber, and other means and not just taxi services, there is even more proof that jackasses being selfish cant have accountability enough to do the right thing. I really hope soon laws get harsher, especially drunk driving and driving high or on drugs and even texting while driving. YOU may not care about your own life or the risk, but other people dont deserve their life to be taken from them because youre a selfish piece of shit.

[@shadowguy20004]

For ESPN to not even have FIRST TAKE to make a segment on this, is a joke... DROP the NHL please!

[@de132]

What exactly would Stephen A say about this? Why would you want a show like that talking about something this serious?

[@barbaralaye7965]

I want to know if Sean Higgins HAS A CLUE who he killed????? Does he feel any remorse? Does he know about the wedding he destroyed?? I pray that this selfish man will have to suffer the way the family, friends and hockey world, and more. I just need to know!

[@erikbrantly4015]

One of the worst stories I've heard in a long time. So sad.

[@peanutbuttercstarz6431]

tredeau is awful glad i dont live in canada he is making light of this tragic situation

[@CaptainGoodguySentientAI]

wouldnt it be funny if the suspected drunk driver sean higgens showed up at their games?

[@user-ut4pe6tb8s]

Fucking gofundme for a millionaire