President of Professional Hockey Writers Association admits 'poor choice of words' in linking Johnny Gaudreau death to Blue Jackets' draft lotto odds.

The hockey world suffered an unspeakable tragedy over the summer with the death of NHL All-Star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. Both Johnny and

Hockey writer Frank Seravalli apologized after suggesting the death of Johnny Gaudreau would benefit the Columbus Blue Jackets in next year’s NHL Draft. “Earlier today, in an annual season predictions column,

Fans Come Out To Pay Respects To Johnny Gaudreau A recently published annual predictions story referencing the late Johnny Gaudreau had much of the hockey world critiquing American sports writer Frank Seravalli for poor choice of words.

The Columbus Blue Jackets, as an organization, have done an excellent job of honoring Johnny Gaudreau’s life in the six weeks that have passed since his untimely death. Today, the organization took things to another level and unveiled a beautiful memorial mural Gaudreau above the Nationwide Arena’s main entrance.

An NHL writer apologized for making an insensitive reference to Johnny Gaudreau. Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed by an alleged drunk driver in August. Frank Seravalli faced intense scrutiny after needlessly evoking the deceased winger in a recent column.

It’s been a difficult last several weeks for the Columbus Blue Jackets, as they grapple with the shocking and sudden death of forward Johnny Gaudreau as well as his brother Matthew in late August. Both Johnny and Matthew were struck by a drunk driver and killed while cycling in New Jersey,