President of Professional Hockey Writers Association admits 'poor choice of words' in linking Johnny Gaudreau death to Blue Jackets' draft lotto odds.

The Gaudreau family will still get to review any video, 911 calls or other records requested by the media to determine if they want to raise objections.

Hockey writer Frank Seravalli apologized after suggesting the death of Johnny Gaudreau would benefit the Columbus Blue Jackets in next year’s NHL Draft. “Earlier today, in an annual season predictions column,

The hockey world suffered an unspeakable tragedy over the summer with the death of NHL All-Star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. Both Johnny and

The entire organization has done an incredible job of memorializing both Johnny and Matthew. Mad respect. The Columbus Blue Jackets, as an organization, have done an excellent job of honoring Johnny Gaudreau's life in the six weeks that have passed since his untimely death.

An NHL writer apologized for making an insensitive reference to Johnny Gaudreau. Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed by an alleged drunk driver in August. Frank Seravalli faced intense scrutiny after needlessly evoking the deceased winger in a recent column.

It’s been a difficult last several weeks for the Columbus Blue Jackets, as they grapple with the shocking and sudden death of forward Johnny Gaudreau as well as his brother Matthew in late August. Both Johnny and Matthew were struck by a drunk driver and killed while cycling in New Jersey,