Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell was thwarted in his trade efforts at the NHL Draft. So, he drafted. And he said that was fine.

Meredith Gaudreau, the wife of late Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau, announced the team's first-round picks during the NHL draft on Friday.

Noa Gaudreau, the two-year-old daughter of late Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau, melted hearts across the hockey world as she cheered for her mother, Meredith, during a powerful tribute.

Meredith Gaudreau announced the Columbus Blue Jackets’ first-round picks in the NHL draft 10 months after her husband, John, ...

Her brothers, Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau, were killed Aug. 29, 2024 in a bicycle accident involving an alleged drunk driver. Johnny Gaudreau was a former Columbus Blue Jackets star.

Johnny Gaudreau's widow, Meredith, represented the Blue Jackets at the NHL Draft. Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell attempted to trade the team's first-round picks for immediate help but was unsuccessful.

Zach Werenski honored Johnny Gaudreau after the U.S. ended a 92-year drought at the men's world championships. Now, the Blue Jackets star wants more.

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 while riding bicycles ...

The Columbus Blue Jackets were honored to have a special guest make their pick at the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft: Meredith Gaudreau. The widow of late NHL All-Star Johnny Gaudreau made the team's ...