Johnny Gaudreau's wife to receive significant NHL benefits following the tragedy of her husband
Johnny Gaudreau's wife is set to receive a payout from the NHL through an insurance policy designed to support players families in the event of a tragedy, like the one that occurred last week.
There was initial speculation from a fan that the Gaudreau family would receive his full salary for each year remaining on his contract. However, this information is incorrect.
Another fan later clarified that the NHL insurance policy only covers the first season following a player's death. As a result, Gaudreau's family will receive a basic payment of one million dollars, plus his salary for the 2024-25 season. It's also likely that Gaudreau had additional private insurance, which would provide his family with further financial support.
Gaudreau's death continues to weigh heavily on the NHL community. The Columbus Blue Jackets held a candlelight vigil to honor Johnny and his brother Matthew Gaudreau, who both passed away unexpectedly last week. Thousands of fans from Columbus and across the league gathered outside Nationwide Arena to pay their respects in a heartfelt and somber ceremony.
In addition to the vigil, the Blue Jackets held a press conference, where members of the organization and players expressed their gratitude to Johnny, particularly for choosing Columbus in free agency. The team has often struggled to attract high-profile players, and Johnny's decision was seen as a significant milestone.
Both Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau will be deeply missed. May they rest in peace.
Source: OilersInsiderJohnny Gaudreau's wife will receive his salary
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