During the NHL draft in Los Angeles, Meredith Gaudreau announced her husband John’s team's first pick, honoring him and their family after his tragic passing. Fans showed their support with chants while she expressed gratitude to fans and teams for their support. The selected player, Jackson Smith, expressed his feelings about the moment, acknowledging the emotional significance and community backing that made it surreal for him. This event highlighted camaraderie within the hockey community following personal loss.
"I just wanted to take this time to thank every single team and every single fan base for your support for my family this past season," Gaudreau said.
"It was incredible. Just to see the support in the stands, in the crowd, for the Gaudreau family, it was an incredible moment," said Smith.
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