Blue Jackets' GM makes major announcement after Gaudreau's passing, media briefing called
The Columbus Blue Jackets have just called a media briefing.
Following the tragic death of their star forward Johnny Gaudreau, General Manager Don Waddell has just announced that the entire team will travel to attend the Gaudreau brothers' funeral.
All Blue Jackets players and staff will attend Johnny Gaudreau's funeral
This includes Jackets players who are currently in Europe and scattered around the world.
At the moment, memorial plans are being finalized by the Gaudreau family, according to the club."
- Via journalist Aaron Portzline
In the past few hours, the Columbus organization called the media, and it was an extremely emotional day for many, as some players publicly commented on this tragedy for the first time.
- Via journalist Aaron Portzline
Waddell, moreover, had the right words.
- Don Waddell
The full report can be found here. It's obviously very difficult to read, as it's clear that emotions are still very raw, and understandably so.
Speaking of tributes for Johnny Hockey, let's remember that Cole Caufield of the Montreal Canadiens changed his number last night in honor of Gaudreau.
Source: The Athletic
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