Arrr! Johnny’s mate on the Blue Jackets nets a tally, pointin' at the ol' star’s name swingin' above!
2024-10-16
Arrr, Sean Monahan be missin’ his matey, never to share the pitch again! But lo and behold, after baggin’ a goal this Tuesday, he be pointin’ to the name of Johnny Gaudreau hangin’ like a jolly roger in the rafters! Aye, a fine tribute it be!
Ahoy, me hearties! Gather ‘round as I spin ye a yarn of the Columbus Blue Jackets’ home opener, a night rife with emotions, like treasure chests overflowing with gold and sorrow. It be the first time they skated upon their home ice since the tragic loss of their famed left-winger, Johnny Gaudreau, and his brother, taken too soon by a scallywag’s reckless hand whilst they pedaled their steeds in New Jersey.With a heavy heart, the Jackets paid homage to the lost brothers, hoistin' a banner flaunting Gaudreau's No. 13 and even takin' to the ice short a man. Then, lo and behold, in the second period, destiny reared its head like a kraken from the deep! Sean Monahan, who had sailed alongside Gaudreau in Calgary, found the net and pointed skyward to the honored No. 13, as if to say, “Ye be here in spirit, matey!”
On this somber night, even the opposing Florida Panthers donned Gaudreau’s jersey for warmups, raisin’ a toast to a life cut too short. Alas, the sea of life be treacherous, but the spirit of camaraderie and remembrance shone brighter than a pirate’s gold under the full moon. Raise a mug for Johnny, for he be a true captain of our hearts!