Date Published: 11-16-2022
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Cutter Gauthier, 18, stands at 6’2 and weighs in at 189 pounds. Not only is this a solid build for not only a pro hockey player, but it gives the Flyers much needed size down the middle in the future. At first glance, he’s a versatile player that can play both Wing and Center.
Gauthier was born in Sweden. His father was a goalie in the Swedish Elite League, so it’s kind of shocking he has become a Power Forward. The first name Cutter came from a Swedish cookbook, yup a cook book as Cutter exclaimed after he was drafted by the orange and black. For his efforts he is killing it for the Boston College Men’s Hockey Team this season, as he has netted six goals and three assists in eight games played. He’s on fire, and burning out the bulb to the goal lamp Gauthier’s scoring that much.
Gauthier was the guy the Flyers wanted from day one, they love his shot, size, and his skating abilities for being a more sizeable prospect in the pipeline. They love what he can eventually become, especially with his candidness to shoot the puck. The Flyers are now targeting shoot-first players, and it’s become evident with the past two drafts. For instance, Tyson Foerster’s best ability is his shot, while Samu Tuomaala, although struggling in the Liiga League, is a first shot mentality player. The Flyers are really trying to find a sniper(s) to wreak havoc on their opponents in the future.
Gauthier’s confidence is obviously extremely high right now, with how successful he has been at the NCAA level thus far. He mentioned time and time again after getting drafted the amount of work he will put in to eventually don a Flyers sweater. He also mentioned if all things go well, he would like to sign an Entry-Level-Contract (ELC) at the conclusion of the NCAA season. Gauthier told reporters after the draft or shortly thereafter that he envisions himself as a one-and-done player in college.
Flyers’ General Manager Chuck Fletcher and Brent Flahr have both mentioned Gauthier’s speed and shot abilities were of interest the Flyers were looking for. Fletcher also said Gauthier’s versatility being able to play both Wing and Center was something the team valued as well.
To go along with these attributes, Gauthier’s overall outlook is a strong power forward whose best skill is shooting the puck. The Flyers are very excited to have Gauthier in the organization now. Gauthier should be an integral part of the Flyers organization in the near distant future. Flyers fans have craved for “forwards with offensive upside” for the past few seasons. Hopefully Gauthier continues his strong season with Boston College.
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