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Meredith Gaudreau, widow of late hockey player John Gaudreau, announced the Columbus Blue Jackets' first pick in the 2025 NHL draft. Fans honored John, nicknamed "Johnny Hockey," by chanting his name. Gaudreau thanked the NHL community for their support and announced Jackson Smith as the Blue Jackets' pick. She expressed that representing her late husband was her greatest honor.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff