Hockey writer Frank Seravalli was forced to apologize for a “disgusting” comment about late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau.

Back in August, Gaudreau and his younger brother Matt were killed on the eve of their sister’s wedding when they were hit by a suspected drunk driver while riding their bikes in New Jersey. The former Columbus star was just 31 years old.

The death shocked the hockey world as Johnny’s wife, Meredith Gaudreau, later revealed that she was pregnant with their third child.

Now Seravalli is under fire after mentioning the late player in his 32 “bold” predictions for the upcoming NHL season.

“With a little help from Gaudreau, the Columbus Blue Jackets will win the 2025 draft lottery.” “It’s the only consolation prize for a brutal year,” he wrote, according to a screenshot posted online.

Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother Matt were killed on the eve of their sister’s wedding

“I’m sorry and I promise it will get better,” hockey writer Frank Seravalli said after his comments

One user called it “disgusting at best,” while another called on the author to “step back from his position.”

Other images on social media claim the story was edited with the words “with a little help from above” and then “with a little help from Gaudreau in heaven.”

At the time of writing, the prediction is now: “The Columbus Blue Jackets will win the 2025 Draft Lottery.”

In the wake of the backlash, the Daily Faceoff author apologized on social media. “What I wrote and how my poor choice of words was received should not cause hurt or anger,” he said.

“Especially as a member of the Philly hockey community, I, like so many others in the hockey world, am absolutely devastated by the deaths of John and Matty,” he said.

“This tragedy is a difficult issue that we all grapple with, and what I wrote was never intended to contribute to it.” Simply put, I shouldn’t have connected the two. I’m sorry and I promise it will get better.’

The Blue Jackets begin their season on Thursday, with Columbus set to honor the late NHL star following his death.