Cutter Gauthier Speaking About Playing For Anaheim, Kevin Hayes Rumors, & A Bit About His Reasoning For Wanting To Be Out Of Philadelphia

Cutter Gauthier said it wasn’t one specific moment that led to his trade request.

“I really need to step up for myself.”

(h/t @Derek_Lee27) pic.twitter.com/shKNGkTHEC

— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) January 11, 2024

   Cutter Gauthier, selected 5th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2022 NHL Draft, was recently traded to the Anaheim Ducks for Jamie Drysdale, selected 6th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2020 NHL Draft, who is now playing for the Flyers.

   There's been drama and rumors being spread on social media, as well as hate towards Gauthier for not wanting to play for the Flyers.

   Gauthier had recently spoken on the Anaheim Ducks podcast, talking about his excitement about being a part of the Ducks organization, the rumor about Kevin Hayes, etc.

 

Cutter Gauthier expanded a bit on why he wanted out of Philly. pic.twitter.com/NJxfnTqTnh

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 11, 2024

 

 

"I can't be more thrilled about Anaheim and what they've got coming up here. I'm really excited to get out there."

📽️ Cutter Gauthier checked in today on his talks with GM Pat Verbeek, his style of play, the World Juniors and much more.#FlyTogether pic.twitter.com/MzQrQNEtc3

— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) January 11, 2024

 

Cutter Gauthier joined @AlexisDownie_ on Light the Lamp to share his excitement about being a part of the @AnaheimDucks organization.

Full episode below:

📺 https://t.co/MKLoZnVse0

🍎 https://t.co/jdTCQ2Um4t

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— Ducks Stream (@DucksStream) January 10, 2024

 

“I would like to especially say that he had zero, zero conflict with anything that had to do with the trade.”

Cutter Gauthier speaks on the ridiculous rumours tying Kevin Hayes to Cutter wanting out of Philly.

🎥: @DucksStream

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— Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) January 11, 2024