Hockey world pays tribute to Gaudreau brothers

Tributes from throughout the hockey world poured in Friday after the sudden death of Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother Matthew.

NHL players, teams, and fans posted an outpouring of condolences in memory of the Gaudreau brothers.

It’s with great sadness, we mourn the tragic deaths of our friend Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau.

Our hearts are broken by this devastating loss. Johnny was and always will be a member of the Flames family and loved by all of Calgary. pic.twitter.com/xFm1md0vwh

— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) August 30, 2024

I don’t know why I’m even writing right now I’m shaking but Johnny was one of my favorite teammates I’ve ever played with.

Always happy, always spreading positivity around him. Rest in Peace my friend and prayers for your wonderful family.

Hug your loved ones.

— Eddie Lack🇸🇪🇺🇸🇨🇦 (@eddielack) August 30, 2024

Absolute shock and sadness to hear about the passing of Johnny and his brother Matthew. Our hearts goes out to Johnny‘s wife, two young children and the rest of his entire family during this unimaginable time. So unfortunate and another reminder on how precious life is. May God… pic.twitter.com/4k8s8494gp

— Evander Kane (@evanderkane) August 30, 2024

Completely gutted. The world just lost one of the best. RIP Johnny 💔 pic.twitter.com/cgjqEAcHJ4

— Blake Coleman (@BColes25) August 30, 2024

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One of the wildest sports atmospheres I’ve ever witnessed in person in my life was being in Calgary when Johnny Gaudreau sent the Flames to the second round in overtime of Game 7. He had that entire building, and city, rocking. pic.twitter.com/ujAGsUFgUb

— Saad Yousuf (@SaadYousuf126) August 30, 2024

Rest in Peace, Johnny Hockey pic.twitter.com/BFPdShMnZm

— Brian Burke (@Burkie2020) August 30, 2024

Insane man! 🤦🏾‍♂️ . I instantly got so down😔and sad🥺 after reading the story. My thoughts and prayers goes out to the Gaudreau family! May Johnny and Matthew fly high, guide/guard and bless their family/s from the heavens above. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 30, 2024

Devastated by the loss of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Sending my deepest condolences and love to their family.

— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) August 30, 2024

Thoughts and prayers to the Gaudreau family. So incredibly sad.

— TJ Oshie (@TJOshie77) August 30, 2024

The definitive Johnny Gaudreau forever young hockey moment. 12 years ago. He's 18 years old. Ices the 2012 NCAA Championship game. Comically quick feet, hands, and brain. His comp for me was always Allen Iverson--I covered both in college. Impossibly small and skinny (JG MIGHT be… pic.twitter.com/dMe7WY2gtZ

— BucciOT.Com (@Buccigross) August 30, 2024

I am deeply saddened by the news I received late last night. R.I.P. Johnny and Matthew, fine young men with beautiful family that seemed so close…gone way too soon. My condolences to the Gaudreau family and strength in their sorrow. This is devastating.

— Jarmo Kekalainen (@jkekalainen) August 30, 2024

Just spoke with former Boston College coach Jerry York who coached Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau.

York said the Gaudreau family was so dedicated that they traveled to nearly every home game to support those two.

“They were such good kids who grew up into outstanding young men.”

— Ryan S. Clark (@ryan_s_clark) August 30, 2024

Hard to believe. So tragic 💔 RIP Johnny https://t.co/WNbUo1vSgV

— Henrik Lundqvist (@HLundqvist) August 30, 2024

💔😔 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/H7VaGFBFtR

— Made In Canada (@MadelnCanada) August 30, 2024

"Johnny Hockey" is such a simple and fun nickname.

And it was so befitting of someone who was a wonderful reflection of what is good about this sport.

Gosh, what a loss. RIP. pic.twitter.com/QThxTetZSh

— Seth Rorabaugh (@SethRorabaugh) August 30, 2024

From #mnwild coach John Hynes on the loss of Johnny Gaudreau, whom Hynes coached many times including the World Championship in May: “I am sick to my stomach. I had the opportunity to coach Johnny several times with USA Hockey. Johnny was a great kid, personable, had a big heart,…

— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) August 30, 2024

The entire New York Islanders organization is deeply saddened by the passing of both Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. We offer our sincerest condolences to the Gaudreau family. They both were tremendous ambassadors for the sport of hockey and even better people in the community. pic.twitter.com/OloftUQAnK

— Bridgeport Islanders (@AHLIslanders) August 30, 2024

Unimaginable and devastating.
What a difficult time across the entire Hockey and Sports Community. Deepest condolences to Gaudreau family, their friends, teammates and colleagues. May Matthew and Johnny Hockey rest in power. 💐🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️‍🩹. pic.twitter.com/c8R4WWBVoK

— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) August 30, 2024

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