Confirmed Trade: [ANA/PHI] Cutter Gauthier for Jamie Drysdale and 2025 2nd round pick

[93LEAFS]

Can't blame Cutter, I wouldn't want to live in Kensington.

Yeah, because I'm sure on his salary he would live in Kensington. I wouldn't want to live in Watts or Inglewood, but I doubt he's going to live near there either now that he's in SoCal. He'll probably live in like Newport or Huntington.

 

[LesCanadiens]

I don't think if you aren't under contract, a team should dictate you. If you don't feel comfortable with the development path laid out by the team that drafted you. Teams get mulligans, players don't get mulligans on their career.

Again. They have your rights. If that doesn't happen. Then the system will fall apart and it becomes a dogs breakfast. If Flyers were loaded and already an elite team, they could just let him rot in college and/or Europe or Russia. The NHL should close this loophole. Otherwise they might as well do away with the draft. I guess we agree to disagree.

 

[Rooch]

I can't believe Anaheim traded Drysdale already, this just seems like a move that will be looked at as a big regret down the road trading a potential franchise Dman. Flyers have a real nice future after it looking pretty grim not too long ago.

You're not familiar with Anaheim. The Ducks have sooo many good young d prospects (Mintyukov, Lacombe, Zellweger, Luneau, etc.). Drysdale, while undeniably skilled and a great kid, can't stay healthy. And Anaheim is in need of top six wingers not named Terry or Zegras. Verbeek traded aggressively from a position of strength to fill a glaring need. No regrets.

 

[Gliff]

Mintyukov is legit. Zellwegger is knocking at the door and they have Luneau in the system as well. Add a high pick in a draft loaded with quality dmen this year and I can see how it makes sense for them

Also Zegras is overrated

Living rent free in your mind.

 

[Flukeshot]

Fun trade. Fun stuff is fun.

 

[Michoulicious]

Philly tried to trade Gauthier for #5 OA.

Montreal said no.

 

[TheDoldrums]

That quote is something.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

I have no problem with a prospect letting the team know he wouldn’t sign with them but dodging team reps on multiple occasions is so childish. This is one of the few times I think the phrase “man up” applies. You’re almost 20 years old, be an adult and tell them to their face.

Maybe he did and the Flyers just wouldn't take no for an answer until they finally got the message.

 

[SDBondra]

I do not like the Flyers but am very much looking forward to Philly fans booing the hell out of Gauthier and throwing shit at him every time he comes to town for the next 15 years.

 

[WarriorofTime]

I don't think if you aren't under contract, a team should dictate you. If you don't feel comfortable with the development path laid out by the team that drafted you. Teams get mulligans, players don't get mulligans on their career.

Bingo. Team drafts the wrong player, oh well, draft another guy next time that hopefully works better. Team ruins player’s development? They’re peddling rich families for a dollar as some “skills coach” for 12 year olds.

 

[McNuge]

This might end up being highway robbery for Philly. Cutter just seems like a massive douche and he's never really stood out any game I've watched him in. Drysdale is absolutely nasty and a high second is the cherry on top.

 

[bernmeister]

I’m not too shocked by this. With how good Mintyukov has looked and with Zellweger in the system. Huge trade. Ducks needed to start shaking things up.

can still send Helleson to nyr

 

[pld459666]

Drysdale AND a 2nd??

Yikes

 

[ninetyeight]

If you don't feel comfortable with the development path laid out by the team that drafted you.

It's one thing to be frustrated with your development vs straight up refuse to play and not report into camp.

 

[FerrisRox]

Why did the Ducks give up on a top 5 picked dman so early?

To get a top 5 picked forward?

 

[NYRKing]

I’m shocked ppl r crapping on Anaheim here. Cutter is a pretty safe play for a good top 9. Drysdale didn’t really impress. It could be great for Philly but I’m not surprised ANA jumped on one of the most promising PF outside the NHL.

 

[93LEAFS]

It's one thing to be frustated with your development vs straight up refuse to play and not report into camp.

As soon as you sign you give up leverage. If you don't like the development scenario laid out by the team that drafted you, your only leverage is to not sign.

 

[seafoam]

Is it safe to say Gauthier is willing to sign in ANA or are they okay just dumping Drysdale for as “asset” they can use as currency later on if need be?

 

[WarriorofTime]

It's one thing to be frustated with your development vs straight up refuse to play and not report into camp.

He doesn’t have to sign. It’s his right per the cba.

 

[Frank the Tank]

What happened at the World Hockey Championships in May that soured Gauthier on the Flyers?

Who on this roster put the idea in the kids head that he shouldn't play in Philly? for Torts?

IIHF - United States

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[SI90]

Holy shit lmao

https://x.com/spittinchiclets/status/1744538478086357449?s=46&t=F-gQrVWvDqQEq4MYhtIb-A

 

[KaseMeOutside]

Anaheim have organizational D depth, I'm guessing his hold out didn't sit well with Verbeek, and it seems like Gauthier and the Flyers had an issue as well so I guess it makes sense

 

[al secord]

Damn. Drysdale is gonna fit with Philly like a glove.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

What happened at the World Hockey Championships in May that soured Gauthier on the Flyers?

Who on this roster put the idea in the kids head that he shouldn't play in Philly? for Torts?

IIHF - United States

IIHF - United States

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He was apparently dodging the flyers management, making it hard to talk to him

 

[Petes2424]

Yea, Jones just said they’d been working on this for a long time, so it wasn’t news to them. Surprised they kept a lid on it honestly.