Johnny Gaudreau's wife will receive substantial compensation from the NHL for her husband's loss

Following Gaudreau's death, his wife Meredith and their children will automatically receive continued health coverage for six months. During this period, the NHL club will cover the premiums for Gaudreau's dependents. After these six months, the family has the option to purchase continued coverage through COBRA for an additional 36 months or to transition to a retired player plan, depending on Johnny's eligibility at the time of his passing.

Additionally, the CBA ensures that dependents can maintain their current level of coverage during this initial period. If they need to make changes to their plan, they can do so without waiting for the next open enrollment period. Furthermore, the agreement includes provisions for dependent children to remain covered until age 26, even if there is no surviving parent eligible for coverage.