Reports indicate that Meredith Gaudreau will receive one year's worth of Johnny's salary plus an additional $1 million. For the 2024-2025 season, Johnny Gaudreau was set to earn $9.75 million. While it's unclear whether he had any additional personal life insurance, the family could receive further compensation.
Under Section 23.6 of the NHL's collective bargaining agreement, in the event of a player's death, specific provisions such as continued health coverage may also be available to the family, provided the player was eligible, which Johnny reportedly was.