Johnny Gaudreau

"Johnny Hockey" was a diminutive, offensively dominant winger with an incredibly high level of skill. Possessed the elusiveness to avoid being taken out, and the creativity to start and finish plays. Exhibited incredible puck control, strength on his skates, stickhandling ability, and a very good forehand and backhand shot which was off of his stick in the blink of an eye. All-in-all, the prototypical offensive winger who could put up points, and be relied upon to create scoring chances, whenever he was on the ice.

More than that, Johnny was unlike any other player in the league. He reached heights we are unlikely to see another 5'9" winger reach in a very long time. We're grateful for our memories of Johnny and for the joy he brought to fans of the game. We are going to miss him.