Johnny Gaudreau’s Mother Jane Discloses What Team He Wanted To End His Career With

Jane Gaudreau revealed that her late son, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau, had always aimed to conclude his NHL career playing for the Philadelphia Flyers. She shared the details during his posthumous induction ceremony into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame on November 5, 2026, as part of the Class of 2026.

According to Jane, Johnny frequently told his family that he intended to finish his career as a Flyer, believing young athletes should represent their home team. Flyers fans were previously surprised when Philadelphia did not sign Gaudreau during free agency in 2022.