COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets started a new tradition to honor Johnny Gaudreau. For years, a replica Civil War "kepi" hat would be awarded by the team to the player of the game after a ...

Dean Evason felt it might be a good time to change the way the Blue Jackets celebrate victories. “I talked to the coaches, and we decided, you know, maybe it’s time to change,” Evason said. “Maybe ...

Boone Jenner, the Blue Jackets’ captain, had decided to change the team’s postgame locker room award before last season and prior to Johnny Gaudreau’s tragic death. Getting a new head coach, Dean ...

City/Team connection (dubious or otherwise): The Blue Jackets found a way to honor Gaudreau and highlight his sense of humor. Gaudreau was known for calling anyone who played well a “donkey” to ...

Watch as the Calgary Flames deliver a touching tribute to Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau including a video presentation and a standing ovation in the Flames home opener. Wearing a donkey hat might not ...