Late Johnny Gaudreau’s Daughter Caught in a Heartwarming Moment During 2025 NHL Drafts

Late Johnny Gaudreau’s Daughter Caught in a Heartwarming Moment During 2025 NHL Drafts

The year 2024 was one of the darkest in the history of the Columbus Blue Jackets—not only due to the team’s performance but because of the tragic loss of star forward Johnny Gaudreau. On August 29, Johnny and his brother Matthew Gaudreau were struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver in Oldmans Township, New Jersey, about 30 miles outside Philadelphia. The tragedy deeply affected their families, especially Johnny’s wife, Meredith, and Matthe…

A very special moment as Noa Gaudreau watches her Mom Meredith Gaudreau make the Blue Jackets' draft pick

Last week at the NHL Draft, Meredith Gaudreau showed her strength and grace once again.Gaudreau, the wife of Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames Johnny Gaudreau, was cheered on stage when she made the Blue Jackets' 1st round selection in honor of Johnny.Check it out:Meredith kept her composure amidst chants of 'JOHNNY HOCKEY! JOHNNY HOCKEY! and made the selection like an absolute pro. This woman's strength is off the charts. She could hide …