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Waddell starts with message from organization on message for family and connection with Johnny through Team USA. No immediate focus on team and lineup, just focus on Gaudreau family.

Jenner speaks on behalf of team. Talks bond between Gadureau family with one another. Thanks fanbase and hockey world. Size talk about his time breaking into the league. Jokes and pregame meal. Sauce free pasta with butter and a Coke. Die hard Eagles fan. Competitive off-ice behavior. Sauna and beer discussion. Smiles between Noa and John. JG and Mere’s support for Boone during his stillborn loss earlier in the year.

Gudbranson follows Jenner. Can sense the heartbreak in this one since he had played with Gaudreau in Calgary and Columbus. Goody starts with Matthew conversation. Than to Johnny. First beer story and connection between the two. Carpooled for the rink and talked about how JG was seven minutes every single time. The pride shared between Johnny and his young kids. Message to make sure to be responsible with decisions.

Werenski. Condolences to family. Most exciting day in his time was when Gaudreau signed in his 9 years with the Jackets. Thanking John for choosing Columbus when nobody else did. Brought joy to the room and city. Played games with JG. Called Gudbranson a donkey in the card games. Live life the filmiest everyday.

Kuraly. Heartbreak for the families. Leaves behind love, simplicity, and joy. Straight to the point wishes them peaceful rest.

Don finishes with Q&A

1. First home game arrangement? Small talks, too much grief.

2. Previous Tragedy in GM Chair. Mentions how the four leaders spoke. Believes in leadership group to be able to support each other as brothers.

3. Gaudreau family meeting. Team will meet with them upon approved arrangements.

Candlelight Vigil at 7pm at Nationwide.


Best Plays

1. 2022 - OT GWG - Gaudreau’s winning goal sent the Flames back to the second round for the first time since 2015 in an upset victory over Dallas.

2. 2024 - 43 - Gaudreau would surpass Kane at the WHC at 43 points. In the show, he would finish 29th all time for American born skaters.

3. 2024 - Final NHL goal - against Carolina in a silky smith wrap around goal. Jackets went on to win that game, but finished last in the East.

4. 2019 - 6 Point - JG had a career best 6 point game against his home state team in New Jersey.

5. 2018 - Jagr - Gaudreau asssited on Jaromir Jagr’s final NHL goal of his career.

6. 2016 - World Cup - the young fire catcher under 23 team North American team. His highlight assist on a Nate MacKinnon OT GWG is the big moment for him in that tournament.

7. 2015 - NHL playoffs - his game three tie maker would lead to the Flames’ first appearance in the second round of the playoffs since losing to Tampa Bay in 2004.

8. 2014 - first career hatty - and it was a natural hat trick just before the Christmas break against the struggling Los Angeles Kings.

9. 2014 - WHC first goal - would eventually pass Kane with most points as an American at the annual tournament.

10. 2014 - first NHL goal - while wearing 53 in the first games of his career, he prevented the shutout against the 2014 Canucks.

11. 2014 - NCAA Title - the eventual Hoeby Baker winner dekes out the Ferris State defense for a highlight backhand Kane style goal.

12. 2013 - WJC - Clinching Goal - Gaudreau scored his team’s leading 7th goal against a butterfly Binnington. Johnny Hockey had 7 goals and 9 points in the tournament.

13. 2011 - USHL Final Goal - JG scores on an empty net to secure his club the Clark Cup.

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