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7502 by Ozzies09tc
I hope everyone's thanksgiving was as thoughtful and amazing as the Gaudreau's

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Facing her first Thanksgiving without her sons, Johnny and Matthew, Jane Gaudreau still wants to give thanks.

As part of the endless love and support that has been flowing from Calgary since the brothers’ passing in August, her family has been invited to attend the Flames game next Tuesday when the Columbus Blue Jackets come to town.

The Gaudreaus will do so, en masse.

Although the Flames have kept details of their Dec. 3 tribute under wraps, the Gaudreau family will be flown in to be part of an evening honouring Johnny Hockey for his work in the community and the nine years of brilliance he exhibited as one of organization’s most popular stars.

“We are deeply grateful to the Flames organization for inviting us back,” said Jane in a text message from her home in New Jersey.

“Guy and I, along with our entire family, are looking forward to reconnecting with many friends in Calgary.

“The love and support so many have shown for John, Matty, and our entire family has helped us through the hardest time of our lives.”


Gaudreau's presence felt far beyond Blue Jackets' dressing room
Kyle Bukauskas reports on the emotional night in Columbus, where the Blue Jackets held a ceremony for Johnny Gaudreau and his close friend, Sean Monahan, scoring before paying tribute to his banner.

It promises to be one of the most stirring evenings in Saddledome history, as Flames fans will get a chance to wrap their arms around a man, his brother and a family that meant so much to the organization and city.

And it couldn’t come at a better time.

“It’s been a really tough few months for Guy and me,” admitted Jane, referring to her husband, who taught Johnny how to skate using Skittles as lures.

“Some days are okay, but others are incredibly challenging. This past week, with Thanksgiving approaching, was especially difficult for us.”

Although his parents flew out west for regular visits throughout his time in Calgary, Johnny missed seeing family for things like Thanksgiving so much that it prompted him to sign in Columbus in 2022 to be closer to home.

The move was upsetting to Flames fans, but nothing compared to the hurt the city felt when news of his passing hit.

The day after the two were struck and killed while bicycling on the side of a rural road near their family home in New Jersey by an alleged drunk driver, thousands of Calgarians made emotional pilgrimages to the ’Dome to pay their respects.

Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy discusses attending Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's wake and funeral service, saying it was an emotional memorial, but it was nice to see all the love and support for the two brothers and their families.

They brought flowers, sticks, jerseys, photos, stuffies, Skittles and purple Gatorade.

They cried, they hugged, they shared, they reflected.

A candlelight vigil for the brothers was attended by more than 10,000, which included former teammates and alumni.

The Gaudreau family saw it all from afar, and used it as nourishment to help deal with their unspeakable pain.

“The Flames organization and the Calgary fans have been a special part of our lives for over 13 incredible years,” said Jane, whose son was a Flames fourth-round draft pick in 2011.

“Some of the friendships we’ve made here have become like family to us, and we will always cherish the memories we’ve created together.”

They’ll create even more Dec. 3, just four days after the Flames visit Columbus for the first time this season.

That too promises to be emotional.

Many have wondered if the Flames will retire Johnny’s No. 13, raise a banner with his name on it or pay tribute to him in other ways.

Nothing will be more enduring or powerful than the memory of seeing his pregnant wife, Meredith, and two kids, his sisters Katie and Kristen, his parents, his brother’s pregnant wife and extended family members in house.

It was Katie’s wedding they were all slated to be at the day after the brothers were killed.

Jane and Guy are beloved in Calgary, where Guy showed up several times with hockey gear in search of some beer league action.

They are recognized wherever they go, and have long been embraced by locals who watched their undersized college standout become an NHL all-star.

Aside from a video they did for Sportsnet to thank fans for their support on opening night, Jane and Guy have kept a very low profile, quietly battling through every parent’s worst nightmare.

Coming to Calgary and stepping back into the spotlight takes courage.

They’ll be welcomed with love.

“Many of our fondest memories were in Calgary,” said Jane.

“It’s where we watched John grow from a college student into a remarkable young man, and as parents we are so incredibly proud.

“We are so thankful for the time we’ve spent in this wonderful city, and look forward to seeing everyone again.”

The feeling is mutual.
Now now, the Canadian Government has apologized for Bryan Adams on SEVERAL occasions!

Re: News and Games around the NHL

7505 by Dave's a mess
Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Sat Nov 30, 2024 6:43 pm That's an interesting trade. Blues most recent draft picks brother on the move

It's so rare for teams to give up on recent first round picks so early. I don't have the research to back it up, but I feel like the team acquiring the player ends up losing the deal in most cases. The only case I can remember in Blues recent history was including Bokk as the primary piece in the Faulk deal. Bokk was drafted 25th overall and never made the NHL. Jiricek was drafted a lot higher at 6th overall and was given up on by a team clearly in rebuild mode. Good luck to the kid, but I'd be very worried if I were a Wild fan.
...but whatever, the Blues won the Cup!!!!!

Re: News and Games around the NHL

7506 by Dread_Pirate_Westley
Dave's a mess wrote: Mon Dec 02, 2024 8:49 am
Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Sat Nov 30, 2024 6:43 pm That's an interesting trade. Blues most recent draft picks brother on the move

It's so rare for teams to give up on recent first round picks so early. I don't have the research to back it up, but I feel like the team acquiring the player ends up losing the deal in most cases. The only case I can remember in Blues recent history was including Bokk as the primary piece in the Faulk deal. Bokk was drafted 25th overall and never made the NHL. Jiricek was drafted a lot higher at 6th overall and was given up on by a team clearly in rebuild mode. Good luck to the kid, but I'd be very worried if I were a Wild fan.
The Wild can just look at Brock Faber as another recently drafted guy they acquired that has been a homerun for them.
Just a Russian propaganda account

Re: News and Games around the NHL

7507 by Dave's a mess
Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Mon Dec 02, 2024 4:01 pm
Dave's a mess wrote: Mon Dec 02, 2024 8:49 am
Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Sat Nov 30, 2024 6:43 pm That's an interesting trade. Blues most recent draft picks brother on the move

It's so rare for teams to give up on recent first round picks so early. I don't have the research to back it up, but I feel like the team acquiring the player ends up losing the deal in most cases. The only case I can remember in Blues recent history was including Bokk as the primary piece in the Faulk deal. Bokk was drafted 25th overall and never made the NHL. Jiricek was drafted a lot higher at 6th overall and was given up on by a team clearly in rebuild mode. Good luck to the kid, but I'd be very worried if I were a Wild fan.
The Wild can just look at Brock Faber as another recently drafted guy they acquired that has been a homerun for them.
Yes, but wasn't he basically forcing a trade? College kid that hadn't signed and wanted to go home? Basically the same thing everyone is afraid Snuggerud is doing.
...but whatever, the Blues won the Cup!!!!!

Re: News and Games around the NHL

7508 by Dread_Pirate_Westley
Dave's a mess wrote: Mon Dec 02, 2024 4:30 pm
Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Mon Dec 02, 2024 4:01 pm
Dave's a mess wrote: Mon Dec 02, 2024 8:49 am

It's so rare for teams to give up on recent first round picks so early. I don't have the research to back it up, but I feel like the team acquiring the player ends up losing the deal in most cases. The only case I can remember in Blues recent history was including Bokk as the primary piece in the Faulk deal. Bokk was drafted 25th overall and never made the NHL. Jiricek was drafted a lot higher at 6th overall and was given up on by a team clearly in rebuild mode. Good luck to the kid, but I'd be very worried if I were a Wild fan.
The Wild can just look at Brock Faber as another recently drafted guy they acquired that has been a homerun for them.
Yes, but wasn't he basically forcing a trade? College kid that hadn't signed and wanted to go home? Basically the same thing everyone is afraid Snuggerud is doing.
I think it was more fear than an actual outright force/demand. Really like what they are building though, between those two and grabbing Zeev Buium in the draft, they are building a very enviable blue line.
Just a Russian propaganda account

Re: News and Games around the NHL

7509 by Dave's a mess
Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Tue Dec 03, 2024 10:19 am
Dave's a mess wrote: Mon Dec 02, 2024 4:30 pm
Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Mon Dec 02, 2024 4:01 pm

The Wild can just look at Brock Faber as another recently drafted guy they acquired that has been a homerun for them.
Yes, but wasn't he basically forcing a trade? College kid that hadn't signed and wanted to go home? Basically the same thing everyone is afraid Snuggerud is doing.
I think it was more fear than an actual outright force/demand. Really like what they are building though, between those two and grabbing Zeev Buium in the draft, they are building a very enviable blue line.
They have done an impressive job of navigating those nasty Suter/Parise buyout years. What a ballsy decision by Guerin that seems to have paid off so far.
...but whatever, the Blues won the Cup!!!!!

Re: News and Games around the NHL

7511 by Dave's a mess
The Rangers have officially hit the panic button. They're putting captain Jacob Trouba on waivers today. They started hot, with Sheshterkin covering up for a lot of mistakes. He's looked human lately, and they've fallen into the last wild card spot. Trouba has one more year left at $8 million. He hasn't played up to that level this year, but it will be interesting to see if there are any takers when he hits the waiver wire. A team like Calgary might covet his intangibles while having loads of cap space.
...but whatever, the Blues won the Cup!!!!!

Re: News and Games around the NHL

7512 by Dread_Pirate_Westley
Dave's a mess wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 9:12 am The Rangers have officially hit the panic button. They're putting captain Jacob Trouba on waivers today. They started hot, with Sheshterkin covering up for a lot of mistakes. He's looked human lately, and they've fallen into the last wild card spot. Trouba has one more year left at $8 million. He hasn't played up to that level this year, but it will be interesting to see if there are any takers when he hits the waiver wire. A team like Calgary might covet his intangibles while having loads of cap space.
From what I've read on it, it isn't even performance based but that he's a terrible lockerroom guy. Also has a partial no-trade and may have used it to block the trade so now they are throwing him on waivers for the trading team to just claim him anyway. Potentially Columbus. Kind of a wild soap opera.
Just a Russian propaganda account

Re: News and Games around the NHL

7513 by Dave's a mess
Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 10:13 am
Dave's a mess wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 9:12 am The Rangers have officially hit the panic button. They're putting captain Jacob Trouba on waivers today. They started hot, with Sheshterkin covering up for a lot of mistakes. He's looked human lately, and they've fallen into the last wild card spot. Trouba has one more year left at $8 million. He hasn't played up to that level this year, but it will be interesting to see if there are any takers when he hits the waiver wire. A team like Calgary might covet his intangibles while having loads of cap space.
From what I've read on it, it isn't even performance based but that he's a terrible lockerroom guy. Also has a partial no-trade and may have used it to block the trade so now they are throwing him on waivers for the trading team to just claim him anyway. Potentially Columbus. Kind of a wild soap opera.
I think the "bad in the locker room" thing is BS floated by the front office. His teammates have gone out of their way to sing his praises after that story came out. Regardless of how he is in the locker room this is an incredibly shortsighted move by Drury. What free agent is going to want to sign there when this is how you treat the team captain for having the nerve to use his contractually earned right? When Krug used his NTC last summer, I think most people on here, despite wanting him traded, just kind of shrugged and said "yeah fair enough, I wouldn't want to go play for Torts either."

The fact of the matter is that while the team has underperformed a bit recently, the real problem is just that the goaltending has slipped to average instead of great or otherworldly as it's been the last few seasons. Drury has convinced himself that his iron pyrite roster was actually gold since he took over.
...but whatever, the Blues won the Cup!!!!!

Re: News and Games around the NHL

7514 by Dave's a mess
Also seems like we should mention that the Hawks fired their coach this week. They've been worse than expected, and Bedard has taken a step back this year and was even switched from center to wing. Taylor Hall has been a healthy scratch at points. They are currently last in the league, 2 points clear of Nashville.
...but whatever, the Blues won the Cup!!!!!

Re: News and Games around the NHL

7515 by Ozzies09tc
Dave's a mess wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 12:54 pm Also seems like we should mention that the Hawks fired their coach this week. They've been worse than expected, and Bedard has taken a step back this year and was even switched from center to wing. Taylor Hall has been a healthy scratch at points. They are currently last in the league, 2 points clear of Nashville.
They drafted their new toes, now they need their new kane....
Now now, the Canadian Government has apologized for Bryan Adams on SEVERAL occasions!

Re: News and Games around the NHL

7520 by Dave's a mess
Ozzies09tc wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 4:08 pm
Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 1:39 pm He's on the move.

If it's not a 1st... Yikes...
I believe it was a 4th. The days of Trouba being worth a 1st are long over. He's got a cap hit that only a few teams could handle without major surgery. I bet the whole waiver drama was because he wouldn't waive his NTC for Columbus. The BJs publicly stated they were talking to the Rangers.
...but whatever, the Blues won the Cup!!!!!

Re: News and Games around the NHL

7521 by RAFritchey
Dave's a mess wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 5:45 pm
Ozzies09tc wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 4:08 pm
Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 1:39 pm He's on the move.

If it's not a 1st... Yikes...
I believe it was a 4th. The days of Trouba being worth a 1st are long over. He's got a cap hit that only a few teams could handle without major surgery. I bet the whole waiver drama was because he wouldn't waive his NTC for Columbus. The BJs publicly stated they were talking to the Rangers.
And apparently, the Rangers turn around and use that cap space to sign Shesterkin to an 8- year, $92 mil contract ($11.5 mil AAV)

Re: News and Games around the NHL

7522 by Ozzies09tc
RAFritchey wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 5:47 pm
Dave's a mess wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 5:45 pm
Ozzies09tc wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 4:08 pm

If it's not a 1st... Yikes...
I believe it was a 4th. The days of Trouba being worth a 1st are long over. He's got a cap hit that only a few teams could handle without major surgery. I bet the whole waiver drama was because he wouldn't waive his NTC for Columbus. The BJs publicly stated they were talking to the Rangers.
And apparently, the Rangers turn around and use that cap space to sign Shesterkin to an 8- year, $92 mil contract ($11.5 mil AAV)
Why would he waive it for the ducks over the cbj??
Now now, the Canadian Government has apologized for Bryan Adams on SEVERAL occasions!

Re: News and Games around the NHL

7525 by Dave's a mess
Ozzies09tc wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 6:03 pm
RAFritchey wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 5:47 pm
Dave's a mess wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 5:45 pm

I believe it was a 4th. The days of Trouba being worth a 1st are long over. He's got a cap hit that only a few teams could handle without major surgery. I bet the whole waiver drama was because he wouldn't waive his NTC for Columbus. The BJs publicly stated they were talking to the Rangers.
And apparently, the Rangers turn around and use that cap space to sign Shesterkin to an 8- year, $92 mil contract ($11.5 mil AAV)
Why would he waive it for the ducks over the cbj??
Southern California >>>>> Central Ohio
...but whatever, the Blues won the Cup!!!!!
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