Devils Daily: Matthew & Johnny Gaudreau Tributes; Simon Nemec Health Status

Yesterday was a tough day for everyone in and around the NHL-world. It was too soon for brothers Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau to leave this world. We at New Jersey Hockey Now as an extension of National Hockey Now mourn the loss of two great people and keep their families in our prayers. On the ice, the New Jersey Devils and their fans certainly got a good scare midday on Friday when one of their young defenseman appeared seriously injured.

An update on Simon Nemec’s health in the links below.

Plus, a bunch of touching tributes to the Gaudreau brothers.

Let’s do that hockey.

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New Jersey Hockey Now: Devils defenseman, Simon Nemec, took an ugly spill into the boards during an Olympic qualifier game playing for Team Slovakia. Nemec wound up leaving the contest and did not return. Inside, an update on the health status of the 20-year-old defenseman.

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Here are just some of the plethora of tributes to Matthew and Johnny Gaudreua via social media.

#Flames icon Lanny MacDonald: “You were magic, Johnny.” 🥹 pic.twitter.com/T0Be8RRIPx

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) August 30, 2024

In loving memory of Johnny Gaudreau ❤️ pic.twitter.com/79T6Nkac5a

— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) August 30, 2024

The Saddledome steps are being filled up with tributes to the late Johnny Gaudreau. pic.twitter.com/9snZE8oJKm

— Fireside Chat (@FiresidePodcast) August 30, 2024

The entire New York Islanders organization is deeply saddened by the passing of both Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. We offer our sincerest condolences to the Gaudreau family. They both were tremendous ambassadors for the sport of hockey and even better people in the community. pic.twitter.com/OloftUQAnK

— Bridgeport Islanders (@AHLIslanders) August 30, 2024

The Athletic ($): Remembering Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau: ‘Those two guys … elevated everything’

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Pittsburgh Penguins forward Kevin Hayes has been through too much. First, he suffered the loss of his brother two years ago. Now, his best friend passes in a tragic accident. Hayes paid tribute to his friend and brother in a post following yesterday’s news.

Florida Hockey Now: There’s more heartbreak where that came from. Former Calgary Flames teammate, Matthew Tkachuk, shared his tribute on social media as well. Tkachuk highlighted his devastation he’s feeling with a heartwarming picture of the duo.

Philly Hockey Now: Johnny Gaudreau, the best hockey player South Jersey has ever produced, and his brother, Matthew, were not only regarded as brothers, but as best friends. Sam Carchidi tells the story.

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