Patrik Laine just reacted to the tragic death of his former teammate and friend Johnny Gaudreau

Like all of us, Laine is certainly in shock, and he just reacted on social media.

Laine and Gaudreau played together for two full seasons with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Honestly, I still can't believe it. I never will.

We're talking about a 31-year-old athlete who was in great shape, who had a wife, who was a father, who was going to attend his sister's wedding, and who died under absolutely horrible circumstances.

See Patrik Laine's post.

We can't even imagine how unbearable this must be for Johnny Gaudreau's teammates, his friends, and especially for his family, his sister, his wife, and his children.

How do you explain to such young children that they will never see their father again? The thought alone sends chills down your spine and gives you goosebumps.