Meredith Gaudreau delivered an emotional speech at the 2025 NHL Draft, honoring her late husband Johnny Gaudreau, who tragically passed away the previous summer. She expressed heartfelt gratitude to the hockey community for their unwavering support. The Columbus Blue Jackets invited her to announce their first-round pick, celebrating Johnny’s lasting legacy with the franchise. Meredith Gaudreau delivered an emotional speech at the 2025 NHL Draft, honoring her late husband Johnny Gaudreau, who tragically passed away the previous summer. She expressed heartfelt gratitude to the hockey community for their unwavering support. The Columbus Blue Jackets invited her to announce their first-round pick, celebrating Johnny’s lasting legacy with the franchise.