Johnny Gaudreau lives on…
Last August, the NHL was shocked by sad news. Johnny Gaudreau, the beloved “Johnny Hockey,” and his brother Matthew were involved in a fatal accident while cycling on a New Jersey road. The timing made it even more gut-wrenching—the brothers were just hours away from standing by their sister’s side as groomsmen on her big day. Gaudreau wasn’t just a star on the ice; he was a beacon of kindness off it, and this made their deaths a shock to the hockey fraternity.
The Columbus Blue Jackets, which was also affected by the tragedy, described it as an “unthinkable” in a touching post on its official page in August. The news shocked the fans, teammates, and the whole hockey community. And now, the Columbus Blue Jackets have paid homage to Johnny Gaudreau in a spectacular Stadium Series fashion.
Adam King, 10TV Sports Anchor/Reporter, hit up X on February 28 with some heartfelt news, sharing, “It was just announced here that the Gaudreau family will lead the Blue Jackets out of the tunnel tomorrow for the Stadium Series. Will be another truly special moment to remember the Legacy of Johnny Hockey in front of 90,000 fans.”
And talk about a fitting tribute! The Blue Jackets are gearing up for an epic outdoor showdown against the Red Wings on Saturday at Ohio Stadium (6 p.m.), and this one’s gonna be emotional. The Gaudreau brothers and their family will be honored during the 2025 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series, making it a night to remember.
It was just announced here that the Gaudreau family will lead the Blue Jackets out of the tunnel tomorrow for the Stadium Series.
Will be another truly special moment to remember the Legacy of Johnny Hockey in front of 90,000 fans
#cbj pic.twitter.com/IhsJKiCXAZ
— Adam King (@AdamKing10TV) February 28, 2025
Johnny Gaudreau, was not only a star but a magician on the ice. From his college days at Boston College, where he dominated and won the Hobey Baker Award to his 11-year long NHL career, each moment of “Johnny Hockey” was a spectacle to watch. Selected by the Flames in 2011, he dazzled the league with his speed, skill, and playmaking to earn a place in the All Rookie team and was even nominated for the Calder Trophy. But we cannot ignore the fact that he won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 2017—because Johnny didn’t just play hard, he played with heart.
But his impact? Well, it went far beyond the number of goals and cups. He was an NHL All-Star seven times and what is important, he showed that a small player can also make it to the big league. His last days with the Columbus Blue Jackets were also another episode in a career that was full of action. And now, as the hockey world goes on to celebrate his accomplishments, one thing is certain; the name, Johnny Gaudreau, will not disappear.
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