It's been a tough day for everyone in the hockey community as Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew passed away on Thursday night after being struck by a vehicle while out riding their bicycles.
Tributes have been pouring in from teams across the National Hockey League as well as players too, including a number of Johnny Gaudreau's teammates in Columbus.
Jim Gaudreau, the uncle of Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau, released a statement that was posted to social media by Dan Roche of WBZ-TV. In the statement, the family wanted to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers and asked for respect and privacy during this difficult time.
Everyone here at Blade of Steel has Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau in their thoughts and would like to send their condolences to their family, friends and teammates at this difficult time.