Sean Higgins, the man charged with killing Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, has pleaded not guilty in a New Jersey court. According to the Associated Press, Higgins turned down a plea deal offer of 35 years in prison.

The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, as they cycled on a rural New Jersey road has pleaded not guilty after turning down a proposed plea agreement.

Sean Higgins, the suspected drunken driver accused in the deaths of former NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother last year, pleaded not guilty to all charges stemming from the fatal crash.