Johnny Gaudreau was a left wing for the Blue Jackets at the time of his death. Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau, were killed on Aug. 29, 2024, while riding bikes.

Meredith Gaudreau, widow of Johnny Gaudreau, speaks during the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) Associated Press Jun 27, 2025 / 09:07 PM CDT ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Meredith Gaudreau announced the Columbus Blue Jackets’ first-round picks in the NHL draft Friday night, 10 months after her husband, John, was killed along with his brother ...