Players & Colleagues React To Johnny Gaudreau Tragedy

It's devastating beyond words. Star NHL forward Johnny Gaudreau, at just 31 years old, along with his brother Matthew, 29, cut down by a suspected drunk driver Thursday night. 

The hockey world is in mourning today, and teammates past and present and others around the sport have begun to react, beginning with former teammate Blake Coleman, who posted a tragically heartbreaking picture of Gaudreau, who leaves behind a young daughter and son.

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

— Blake Coleman (@BColes25) August 30, 2024

Absolutely devastated. I will miss seeing that smile! RIP Hockey! love you bro 💔 pic.twitter.com/HbyV3vSDXk

— Matthew Tkachuk (@TKACHUKycheese_) August 30, 2024

There will only be one Johnny Hockey. Even though you were younger, you’re someone who I looked up to in every way. My thoughts and prayers are with Johnny and Matthew’s family and friends. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/EeTYdLPrvS

— Cam Atkinson (@CamAtkinson89) 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

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

— TJ Oshie (@TJOshie77) August 30, 2024

Devastated hearing the horrific news. Such an amazing family dealing with the unthinkable. My condolences to the entire Gaudreau family.

— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) August 30, 2024

I’m truly sick to my stomach. Life is so unfair and this hits on so many different levels. I’m completely heartbroken for the entire Gaudreau family.

— Ryan Whitney (@ryanwhitney6) August 30, 2024

Some things just don't make sense. 💔 pic.twitter.com/PjdtGVzizc

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) August 30, 2024

Even NBA superstar LeBron James, who was born in Ohio, the state that Gaudreau has called home the last two years with the Columbus Blue Jackets, posted:

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