MMC
Global Moderator
![www.nhl.com](https://media.d3.nhle.com/image/private/t_ratio16_9-size50/prd/cwcvf0r1egsoag8fmvoh.png)
Gauthier demonstrates leadership skills with Ducks prospects | NHL.com
Opts to attend Anaheim development camp after making NHL debut in April
![www.nhl.com](https://www.nhl.com/assets/icons/fav/nhl/favicon-32x32.png)
Having already played an NHL game, Gauthier could have opted out of development camp, but he couldn't pass up the opportunity to meet other young players in the system.
Matt McIlvane, coach of San Diego, Anaheim’s affiliate in the American Hockey League, said Gauthier showed his maturity on the first day of development camp.
"Cutter said right away, 'I want to be a leader for the guys who are experiencing camp for the first time,’” McIlvane said. "For someone new to the organization to jump in and take on that responsibility right away, I applauded him for it."
As for his on-ice development, Gauthier said he's working on all aspects but mainly gearing up for the physical and mental demands of a long season.
"I've never played 82 games in my life in a season, maybe in youth hockey, but nowhere near this level as the NHL," he said. "So, just being ready mentally and, obviously, getting ready physically this summer is the biggest thing that I'm looking forward to."