Player Discussion Cutter Gauthier

[Anaheim4ever]

A 2nd in a weak draft was an ok price to pay.

 

[ScarTroy]

I think it was much more because Drysdale was viewed very highly rather than us undervaluing Gauthier.

This was where I was at, I didn’t think we needed to send an asset with Drysdale for a prospect who was unknown whether he’d even translate to the NHL. Hindsight I’d send an extra 2nd to get him, he’s a stud. I was also fairly high on Drysdale and still think he can put it together, but the clock is definitely ticking.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

I think the improvements Gauthier has made over the course of the season are a great sign moving forward. I think if we can get more talent here next year he will have a breakout season next year

 

[Hockey Duckie]

This was where I was at, I didn’t think we needed to send an asset with Drysdale for a prospect who was unknown whether he’d even translate to the NHL.

Same.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

I think the improvements Gauthier has made over the course of the season are a great sign moving forward. I think if we can get more talent here next year he will have a breakout season next year

I'm cautiously optimistic you are right. Let's hope.

 

[MMC]

This guy is the greatest thing to ever happen to me

 

[slippingsloth]

Cutter is the clear example of improving over the season

Got that hopium for next year brewing

 

[duckpuck]

I can't remember the last duck who was a sniper like Cutter. Selanne I suppose, though his goals typically were more crafty. Perry scored a lot of goals, but many were greasy.

Of all the ducks young players, Cutter strikes me as the guy who is captain material. I know McTavish is discussed in that role, but Cutter seems to have the "it factor" both on and off the ice. Very impressive in media interviews, etc. Carlsson falls in that category as well.

Great to see the ducks young players finishing strong.

 

[HanSolo]

I can't remember the last duck who was a sniper like Cutter. Selanne I suppose, though his goals typically were more crafty. Perry scored a lot of goals, but many were greasy.

Of all the ducks young players, Cutter strikes me as the guy who is captain material. I know McTavish is discussed in that role, but Cutter seems to have the "it factor" both on and off the ice. Very impressive in media interviews, etc. Carlsson falls in that category as well.

Great to see the ducks young players finishing strong.

I said this unironically at the dev camp but I can totally see it. He has that aura about him and the hustle in his game is noticeable. Like, the team turned it on after Vatrano's goal but Cutter was the only one hauling ass and fighting every shift. And in dev camp, first of all he didn't even have to go, he was pretty much locked in for a spot this year, but from what I heard it sounded like he was very vocal in the locker room helping younger prospects out with advice and guidance.

But then by the same token Cutter, when he first arrived with the team last year, said that Leo was the first guy in the locker room to approach him, introduce himself, and take him around for introductions to the rest of the team. So, I don't know. There's more to leadership than all that but I can see one of the two becoming the next captain with the other serving as an alternate. I just get that vibe that Cutter might be that guy.

 

[slippingsloth]

I can't remember the last duck who was a sniper like Cutter. Selanne I suppose, though his goals typically were more crafty. Perry scored a lot of goals, but many were greasy.

Of all the ducks young players, Cutter strikes me as the guy who is captain material. I know McTavish is discussed in that role, but Cutter seems to have the "it factor" both on and off the ice. Very impressive in media interviews, etc. Carlsson falls in that category as well.

Great to see the ducks young players finishing strong.

I can definitely see where you are coming from.

I could see a world where Leo ends up with a ‘C’ and Cutter has an ‘A’ in a couple years. But in my mind Cutter is the actual captain in the fandoms eye. Kinda thinking Tkachuck analogy from FLA despite Barkov having the C.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

The fact that Cutter and Leo are building something is great to see heading into the summer they have finished the year exactly how you would want them to

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Cutter, Leo, LaCombe the new leaders.
Edit: Kind of a no brainer that they'd work well together as they both are very fast on the ice, big and one likes to shoot and the other likes to pass and shoot.

 

[De Montreal]

How would you describe his defensive play?

I know in NCAA he was okay in his own zone and also pretty good on the faceoff but now that he's mostly playing wing and in the NHL I'm curious

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

How would you describe his defensive play?

I know in NCAA he was okay in his own zone and also pretty good on the faceoff but now that he's mostly playing wing and in the NHL I'm curious

I think "okay" is a good way to describe it. He's not bad, he works hard to stay inside when he doesn't have the puck, he doesn't cheat in the defensive zone. I think it helps him to be on a line with defensively reliable players in that way. He's more risky with the puck but I like that. They're a plus line.

If Cutter/Leo are a new dynamic duo then Killorn can be their Rucchin.

 

[LePerilsofPerreault]

Even strength points:

Michkov - 44
Celebrini - 41
Gauthier - 37

 

[Kalv]

Even strength points:

Michkov - 44
Celebrini - 41
Gauthier - 37

This is really interesting.

On another note: imagine in a few years with a coach that has a system for what to do in the offensive zone:

Gauthier-Leo-Sennecke

 

[AngelDuck]

I definitely undersold his upside. Before the season, I had his upside pegged as a slightly better Evander Kane which is a really good but not great player (30+30 guy).

At this point it’s hard to imagine him not having at least a couple seasons where he puts up 40+40 honestly.

 

[Vipers31]

His shot/release combo combined with an already impressive hockey sense for what shots put NHL goalies in trouble certainly makes it easy to see him scoring 40 not too far in the future. With Leo setting him up and hopefully a power play that’s only going to get better, odds look good. Love to have him, great trade by PV.

 

[anezthes]

Great top-end speed and shot, but what I like most is seeing him dead tired on the bench after most shifts.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Some are happy for Gauthier on the Flyers board and think their team chose Torts over Gauthier and end up firing Torts anyways. Its almost like the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim owner Arte Moreno owns the Flyers and that is really sad to see a sports franchise with terrible owner/GM.
Remember when the Angels traded Mike Napoli because of the coach for Vernon Wells and Wells sucked horribly his whole time in Anaheim meanwhile Napoli went to back to back WS trips with Texas and then won a WS with Boston in 2013.

 

[ohcomeonref]

As of right now, the Gauthier trade is looking like a legacy move for Verbeek. I'm sky high on hopium

 

[Mr Rogers]

Cutter has now matched Vatrano’s production but has done so playing much, much cleaner defensively. He and Leo will probably take the scoring reins next year. Both of them have seen a lot of growth over the course of the year. I except even more theatrics in the final 3.

 

[Leonardo87]

Cutter has now matched Vatrano’s production but has done so playing much, much cleaner defensively. He and Leo will probably take the scoring reins next year. Both of them have seen a lot of growth over the course of the year. I except even more theatrics in the final 3.

And Cronin is still playing the vet line more. It’s a joke at this point. When they went down 4-1, Cronin basically gave up. 4th line should not be rotating when you are chasing. Should be rolling 3 lines at that point and use the TV time outs to rest one of the top line.

What does he do , he puts the 4th line out after a TV time out when they are down a goal or two. There has to be an explanation for this. It’s not line matching , that would require actual coaching.

Cronin and Clune have really kept both Leo and Cutter from really breaking out this year. They should be able to get top PP mins with Mac. It’s the perfect combo. Mac can win FO’s get pucks to teamates, Leo can make plays and Cutter can Snipe. Give them two other guys to complement them, and will have a solid PP. But nope.

 

[Mr Rogers]

And Cronin is still playing the vet line more. It’s a joke at this point. When they went down 4-1, Cronin basically gave up. 4th line should not be rotating when you are chasing. Should be rolling 3 lines at that point and use the TV time outs to rest one of the top line.

What does he do , he puts the 4th line out after a TV time out when they are down a goal or two. There has to be an explanation for this. It’s not line matching , that would require actual coaching.

Cronin and Clune have really kept both Leo and Cutter from really breaking out this year. They should be able to get top PP mins with Mac. It’s the perfect combo. Mac can win FO’s get pucks to teamates, Leo can make plays and Cutter can Snipe. Give them two other guys to complement them, and will have a solid PP. But nope.

I’ve never been this excited about the future of our forward corps. Getz and Perry coming up were exciting but we have 3 or 4 really interesting forwards now with Sennecke int he wings.

I’d love to see Mike Sullivan come in as coach, I think he’d do wonders for all our players but I think he’d be really good for guys like McTavish and Zegras who have more to give but might need better coaching to find it.

I think Leo/Cutter might just get there on their own although a better coach would get them there faster.

 

[Leonardo87]

I’ve never been this excited about the future of our forward corps. Getz and Perry coming up were exciting but we have 3 or 4 really interesting forwards now with Sennecke int he wings.

I’d love to see Mike Sullivan come in as coach, I think he’d do wonders for all our players but I think he’d be really good for guys like McTavish and Zegras who have more to give but might need better coaching to find it.

I think Leo/Cutter might just get there on their own although a better coach would get them there faster.

With 3 games left just like to see them keep producing and playing well. Finish the year very strong. I mean they already have but a few more points can’t hurt.

I feel this is a transitional time heading into next season. Which means the Vets need to take a back seat now, should be only getting 3rd line mins. Outside of Terry of course.