Labor Day thoughts about... making the most of life

The hockey community was devastated to learn about Johnny Gaudreau's untimely death. What does Gaudreau teach us about this precious thing called life?

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What Johnny Gaudreau and Jonathan Marchessault teach us about life

Johnny Gaudreau and Jonathan Marchessault were originally overlooked because they weren't the biggest players in the NHL. However, they worked hard and were determined to become superstars. With Gaudreau, he became a Calgary Flames legend and won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy. With Marchessault, he became a Vegas Golden Knights legend and won the Conn Smythe Trophy.

What can hockey fans learn from Gaudreau regarding life? How does the former Flames All-Star teach us what we can do as human beings? The main takeaway is you can do whatever you want in life. If you're willing to work and commit to making your dreams happen, you can become a superstar in your respective field. You can achieve anything like Gaudreau, whether you want to go to Europe or become an NHL All-Star.

"Johnny Hockey" wasn't the biggest player on the ice, standing at 5'9". However, he made up for it with an unrivaled work ethic and hockey smarts, making him one of the best NHL players. Even being picked 104th overall in the 2011 NHL Draft didn't stop him from chasing his dream. If you're willing to put in the time and work, you can become the next Johnny Gaudreau and impact your field for years.

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