Johnny Gaudreau, who played nine years with the Calgary Flames, was killed, along with his brother Matthew, while biking in New Jersey Thursday night.
The number of tributes to Gaudreau, a husband and father to two, are overwhelming social media.
Here are just a few comments reminiscing on the pair and their love for hockey, and their family.
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
Johnny Gaudreau
Aug. 13, 1993 – Aug. 29, 2024 pic.twitter.com/QGPsV4v7mv— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) August 30, 2024
Such a tragic loss – my sincere condolences to his family. Johnny captured our hearts in Calgary. He will be missed. https://t.co/pi60ZuKOoD
— Jyoti Gondek (@JyotiGondek) August 30, 2024
I’m deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau. Johnny was an incredible talent blessing Flames fans with so many iconic memories; but even more profound was his dedication and service in the community which left a lasting impact on… pic.twitter.com/LkS9s3MIQu
— Danielle Smith (@ABDanielleSmith) 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
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
In total shock Rest in peace Johnny Hockey @BlueJacketsNHL @NHL pic.twitter.com/FVQ75iaGE1
— Georges Laraque (@GeorgesLaraque) August 30, 2024
The NHL Alumni Association is shocked and heartbroken to learn that Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew have passed away.
Johnny was drafted 4th overall in the 2011 Entry Draft to the @NHLFlames, where he would spend the first 9 seasons of his career. He then joined the… pic.twitter.com/jN1JU8RPqk
— NHL Alumni (@NHLAlumni) 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
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) August 30, 2024
Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, whose lives ended way too soon. Words cannot appropriately express the sorrow the hockey community is feeling today. pic.twitter.com/RvT1gPvbZd
— USA Hockey (@usahockey) August 30, 2024
American forward Johnny Gaudreau tragically passed away on Thursday. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Gaudreau’s family. #IIHF pic.twitter.com/f8ovbofiar
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) August 30, 2024
The Toronto Maple Leafs join the entire hockey community in mourning the sudden and tragic passing of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew.
Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to the Gaudreau family, their friends, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames…
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) August 30, 2024
The Penguins extend our deepest condolences to the Gaudreau family on the passing of Johnny and his brother, Matthew, whose lives were taken far too soon.
Johnny played each game with joy and his love for the game of hockey was felt by all those who watched.
Our hearts are with… pic.twitter.com/dsXlsmKBGc
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) August 30, 2024