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'What would Johnny want us to do?' How the Blue Jackets are approaching this season

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Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew , were killed by a suspected drunken driver.

The tragedy's impact is both personal and far-reaching.

The Blue Jackets , NHL and NHLPA have stayed in touch with the Gaudreaus ' family.

As a guiding principle, the Blue Jackets adopted a mantra: "What would Johnny want us to do?".

The team is keeping Johnny Gaudreau's locker stall intact.

The Blue Jackets will travel with his No. 13 jersey on the road.

Coach Waddell has already had to tackle uncomfortable tasks.

The first on-ice session on Thursday ended with players shooting the length of the ice on an empty net.

"It just didn't feel right," Waddell said. The Oct. 15 opener at Nationwide Arena will be focused on honoring the Gaudreau brothers. Everyone is prepared for another wave of emotions and know it's another step in the grieving process. Said Monahan : "I'll miss him the rest of my life.".

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