COLUMBUS, Ohio — Simply three weeks earlier than the opening of coaching camp, the Columbus Blue Jackets are searching for to make sense of a mindless tragedy after All-Star winger Johnny Gaudreau and youthful brother Matthew died once they have been struck by a suspected drunken driver whereas driving bicycles of their residence state of New Jersey.
President of hockey operations and common supervisor Don Waddell and 4 of Johnny Gaudreau’s teammates spoke to reporters Wednesday at Nationwide Area to share their emotions in regards to the 31-year-old earlier than a nighttime candlelight vigil that may embody 13 minutes, 21 seconds of silent remembrance in honour of Johnny and Matthew’s jersey numbers.
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“Whereas there’s an enormous gap in our lineup, there’s a fair larger one in our hearts,” Waddell stated, acknowledging questions stay about how the staff will transfer ahead. “Our rapid focus is on supporting the Gaudreau household and supporting one another as we proceed to grieve the lack of Johnny and Matthew.”
Waddell stated the staff will look to their leaders, together with heart and captain Boone Jenner.
Jenner stated the Blue Jackets should persevere and help one another as a collective unit.
“As a staff, we’re going to get by way of this collectively,” Jenner stated. “We’re going to grieve, cry, be susceptible and help one another each step of the way in which, however we’ll persevere as a result of I do know that’s what Johnny would’ve needed.”
Defencemen Erik Gudbranson stated that whereas he has struggled to seek out constant connections with many teammates, Gaudreau’s distinctive approach of driving him loopy introduced them collectively.
“You’ll proceed to encourage me to be similar to you,” Gudbranson stated.
Gaudreau turned down more cash from the New Jersey Devils to signal a $68.25 million, seven-year contract with the Blue Jackets in 2022.
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Defensemen Zach Werenski highlighted Gaudreau’s determination to maneuver and embrace town of Columbus.
“You introduced a lot pleasure and pleasure to this metropolis,” Werenski stated. “I’ve by no means fairly seen something prefer it.”
The Gaudreau brothers have been biking on a highway in Oldmans Township on Thursday night time when a person driving an SUV in the identical route tried to move two different automobiles and struck them from behind at about 8 p.m., in keeping with New Jersey State Police. They have been pronounced useless on the scene.
Police stated the motive force, 43-year-old Sean M. Higgins, was suspected of being drunk and charged with two counts of dying by auto, together with reckless driving, possession of an open container and consuming alcohol in a motorized vehicle.
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Gudbranson ended his assertion with a message to folks contemplating driving whereas drunk.
“If you concentrate on driving after a number of beers or a enjoyable night time, please, please, please don’t,” Gudbranson stated. “Discover a approach residence.”
On the annual NHLPA rookie showcase outdoors Washington, union govt director Marty Walsh stated the tragic scenario was having wide-ranging results round hockey.
“The deaths of Johnny and his brother are impacting lots of gamers within the league as an entire and clearly is impacting their alma mater, Boston Faculty, and the folks in Boston,” Walsh stated. “The tributes are stunning to see. We’ve simply obtained to proceed to help the household the perfect we will.”
