Columbus radio host rips 'management' for beer placement after Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau's death

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Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother, Matthew, were killed on Thursday night at the ages of 31 and 29.

The brothers are believed to have been struck by a drunk driver while they were riding their bikes in New Jersey. They were said to have been back in their hometown for their sister's wedding, slated for Friday.

Well, during a radio show in the Columbus area, a bucket of Coors Light beer was placed on a table for all viewers to see on the show's YouTube simulcast.

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Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) plays the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Bell Centre.  (David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports)

Viewers pointed it out, citing ill timing for, presumably, the advertisement for the beer.

Marc "Chops" Finch, the cohost of 97.1 The Fan's "Bishop and Friends," caught wind of the comments, and pointed the finger at his bosses almost immediately.

"Let’s do this right now, sorry - Coors Light is on display. Somebody said that in the YouTube chat right now. Send the emails to upper management," Finch implored his listeners.

"The show before us - I respect [them] - they took that down. Management wanted it back up. Send it to them. Not me. I have to sit here next to it; I don’t want to today."

Rumors spread on social media late Thursday night, and the team confirmed the brothers' deaths on Friday morning.

Johnny Gaudreau, #13 of the Columbus Blue Jackets, reacts after scoring the game-tying goal during the third period of a game against the Washington Capitals at Nationwide Arena on January 31, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.