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Johnny Gaudreau’s wife presented the Bill Masterton to Sean Monahan

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated Jun 5, 2025 1:29 PM ET

For almost a year now, Johnny Gaudreau has been the talk of the town, for reasons we all know.

His death was the talk of the town (as was his brother’s, of course), and all year long, the NHL has sought to honor the man who was a star in the National League.

And very often, it was touching.

But now the league has found a new way to honor the memory of the former Flames and Blue Jackets star. How do they do it? Through the Bill Masterton Trophy, awarded to the player who has demonstrated the most qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.

It’s always an important off-ice trophy.

This year, as Sean Monahan won the trophy, the NHL asked Meredith Gaudreau, Johnny’s widow, to present the trophy personally to Sean.

The league made a video. And we can see that the former Canadiens player still doesn’t like the attention…

Johnny Gaudreau’s wife, Meredith, surprised Sean Monahan with the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

Watch the #NHLAwards on June 12 at 6p ET on @NHL_On_TNT and @Sportsnet before Game 4 of the #StanleyCup Final. pic.twitter.com/njj3I7YptA

– NHL (@NHL) June 5, 2025

The thing to remember is that Monahan and Gaudreau were very good friends. They became friends while both players were with the Calgary Flames.

Monahan signed in Columbus last year to play with Gaudreau (and because the contract was attractive, of course), but as fate would have it, they never played together in Ohio in the end.

After all, Gaudreau passed away just a few weeks after Monahan signed in town, and just a few weeks before the start of the Blue Jackets’ practice camp.

But today’s video, to honor Gaudreau and Monahan, is perfect.

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– Official.

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– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) June 5, 2025

– He also met with the Habs.

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– Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) June 5, 2025

– We agree.

Alex Barré-Boulet still has that dream in his head of playing in the NHL. He’s made it clear that this dream will prevail over the idea of returning to Laval at all costs next year.

It would be very surprising to see him again if you ask me.

– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) June 5, 2025

– Wow.

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– BarDown (@BarDown) June 5, 2025

– Makes sense.

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– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) June 5, 2025

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