2024-09-06 16:54:20
Even though he may face a hostile reception from Philadelphia Flyers fans in January, Cutter Gauthier is trying not to worry.
The 20-year-old forward, who shunned the Pennsylvania team by refusing to sign a contract with them, was traded to the Anaheim Ducks. This saga, which came to a head on January 8, has caused a lot of talk, with Gauthier going so far as to receive death threats.
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The Boston College product has now put all the bad comments aside to focus on his first full season in the National Hockey League. We bet the Jan. 11 game at the Wells Fargo Center is circled on his calendar.
“It’s going to be a fun game. Obviously, there’s a lot of excitement and talk around it. I’m not too worried about it. I’ll play and do my thing and we’ll see what happens,” Gauthier told reporters at the Rookie Showcase on Thursday.
“I don’t think there’s any pressure on me. Things haven’t worked out,” he added of the Flyers. “I’m excited to be a Duck now and I want to do everything I can to help them win.”
The American stood out in his only game with Anaheim, getting an assist against the Vegas Golden Knights in April.
Moreover, the Ducks will be wearing orange from helmet to socks this season, a color that Gauthier certainly did not expect to wear after turning his back on the Flyers.
“I have no problem with orange. It looks good,” he joked.
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Cutter Gauthier: From Controversy to Focus on NHL Debut
Cutter Gauthier, the 20-year-old forward, is preparing for his first full season in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Anaheim Ducks, putting aside the controversy surrounding his decision not to sign with the Philadelphia Flyers. The highly anticipated January 11 game at the Wells Fargo Center, where Gauthier will face his former team, is sure to be an exciting matchup.
Gauthier’s journey began at Boston College, where he played in 32 games, scoring 16 goals and 21 assists, earning him a team-high 37 points [1]. His impressive performance led to him being drafted fifth overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft [2]. However, his decision not to sign with the Flyers sparked controversy, resulting in death threats and a trade to the Anaheim Ducks.
Despite the hostile reception he may face from Philadelphia Flyers fans, Gauthier is focused on his NHL debut and is not letting the negativity affect him. ”It’s going to be a fun game. Obviously, there’s a lot of excitement and talk around it. I’m not too worried about it. I’ll play and do my thing and we’ll see what happens,” Gauthier stated at the Rookie Showcase.
Gauthier’s situation has also drawn attention from NHL prospect analysts, who have re-evaluated their rankings of him. In a recent article, Gauthier was listed as one of the NHL prospects who were wrongly evaluated, with his final ranking being No. 18 [3].
As Gauthier prepares for his first full season with the Anaheim Ducks, he is putting the past behind him and focusing on his hockey career. With his impressive skills and determination, Gauthier is sure to make an impact in the NHL.
Key Takeaways:
Cutter Gauthier was drafted fifth overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
Gauthier refused to sign with the Flyers, leading to a trade to the Anaheim Ducks.
He received death threats and faced controversy due to his decision.
Gauthier is focused on his NHL debut and is not letting negativity affect him.
* He played in 32 games at Boston College, scoring 16 goals and 21 assists, earning him a team-high 37 points.
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Cutter Gauthier: From Controversy to Focus on NHL Debut
Cutter Gauthier, the 20-year-old forward, is preparing for his first full season in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Anaheim Ducks, putting aside the controversy surrounding his decision not to sign with the Philadelphia Flyers. The highly anticipated January 11 game at the Wells Fargo Center, where Gauthier will face his former team, is sure to be an exciting matchup.
Gauthier’s journey began at Boston College, where he played in 32 games, scoring 16 goals and 21 assists, earning him a team-high 37 points [1[1]. His impressive performance led to him being drafted fifth overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft [2[2]. However, his decision not to sign with the Flyers sparked controversy, resulting in death threats and a trade to the Anaheim Ducks.
Despite the hostile reception he may face from Philadelphia Flyers fans, Gauthier is focused on his NHL debut and is not letting the negativity affect him. “It’s going to be a fun game. Obviously, there’s a lot of excitement and talk around it. I’m not too worried about it. I’ll play and do my thing and we’ll see what happens,” Gauthier stated at the Rookie Showcase.
Gauthier’s situation has also drawn attention from NHL prospect analysts, who have re-evaluated their rankings of him. In a recent article, Gauthier was listed as one of the NHL prospects who were wrongly evaluated, with his final ranking being No. 18 [3[3].
As Gauthier prepares for his first full season with the Anaheim Ducks, he is putting the past behind him and focusing on his hockey
