Radko Gudas, a former player for the Florida Panthers, received a warm welcome from the home crowd as he returned to South Florida with the Anaheim Ducks. Gudas, known for his physical play on the ice, was praised by teammates and fans for his off-ice demeanor. The Panthers were big betting favorites for the game, and Gudas was met with a standing ovation and a tribute video. Despite a close call with a shot hitting the post, Gudas felt the love from the Panthers and their fans, with signs and jerseys reminding him of his contribution to the team.
Radko Gudas felt the love thrown his way by the #FlaPanthers and their fans on Monday afternoon. ⬇️👇⬇️👇 https://t.co/jwwJkhtjn2
When Radko Gudas exited the tunnel for warm-ups, he was met with a mob of signs and his old No. 7 jerseys. For him, it was a reminder that he was part of building something special. Hear from Gudas: ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/46qqkqAEMl
Matthew Tkachuk just walked Radko Gudas with a blow-by deke but just hit the post with the shot afterward. That’s one hell of a welcome back gift for Radko…
Warm welcome back for Radko Gudas. #flytogether https://t.co/4gZiTM8ZQD
Loud ovation for Radko Gudas after his tribute video. https://t.co/pFacWLggSr
Standing ovation for Gudas in his return to Sunrise. Well deserved.
Loud ovation for Radko Gudas following his tribute video from the #FlaPanthers -
Radko Gudas in the starting lineup as #FlaPanthers play host to the #nhlDucks — https://t.co/xqrYX5wfsa
The #FlaPanthers are big betting favorites this afternoon as Radko Gudas and Frank Vatrano are back in Sunrise with the #nhlDucks ⬇️👇⬇️👇 https://t.co/8OgzVMXKv4
Fans loved that Radko Gudas was such a feared player on the ice but such a nice one off of it — and today, he is back to face the #FlaPanthers with the #nhlDucks. Hear from his former teammates who remain close friends ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/XXb7sLZUw9
Gudas makes his return to South Florida tomorrow and should receive a grand ovation from the home crowd. Forsling: "He meant a lot [to us]. The fans loved him and the guys here loved him. I loved him. A lot of memories with that guy. It's going to be fun."