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About a month ago Cutter Gauthier decided to return to Boston College for his Sophomore season in 2023-24. Now he will represent Team USA at the World Championships that will begin on May 12.
This is a smart move for his development, as it is a great experience for this young man. Especially playing against some NHL’ers, like his soon to be comrade in Scott Laughton who will play for Team Canada.
“If it was easy everyone would do it,” that’s the motto that Flyers top prospect Cutter Gauthier lives by. A goal scorer is blossoming at Boston College, and his name is Cutter Gauthier. Gauthier is a fan favorite already and he has yet to play in one game for the Flyers, “If it was easy everyone would do it. I’ve missed out on a lot of my high school kid things due to the passion of the game, but it’s paid off,” says Gauthier.
A young Gauthier, 18, stands at 6’2 and weighs 189 pounds. Not only is this a solid build for not only a pro hockey player, but this 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. He played mainly Center for the Boston College Eagles last season, but he reveals that he will play any position that best suits what the coaches needs.
Gauthier was born in Sweden. His father, Sean Gauthier was a goalie in the Swedish Elite League and for the Reading Royals, 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 killed it for the Boston College Men’s Hockey Team last season, as he netted 16 goals and 21 assists in 32 games played. He was on fire, and Gauthier burned out the bulb to the goal lamp, Gauthier scored that much.
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.
A young 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, and he got some tips from Joel Farabee at Flyers Developmental Camp this past Summer. Hopefully, he will have continued success next season at Boston College.
Alexis Gendron
Alexis Gendron put forth quite the year for this young 19-year-old prospect. He netted a combined 55 goals, and 26 assists for two clubs in the QMJHL: Blainville-Boisbrand and the Gatineau Olympiques.
He has continued that success for the Olympiques in the playoffs, as they were just ousted last night after suffering a 3-1 loss to the Quebec Ramparts. Gendron managed to finish with 14 goals and five assists in 13 games played in the playoffs.
A competitive Gendron stands at 5’10 and weighs 174 pounds. He can play center or right wing. Gendron was chosen with the Flyers last selection in the seventh round (220th overall) in 2022. McKeen’s Hockey had him ranked him 71st overall, to which Gendron could end up being a draft day steal.
He just scores from anywhere, but Gendron has to learn to round out his 200ft game a bit more. That comes with time, especially since he is young.
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A competitive Gendron stands at 5’10 and weighs 174 pounds. He can play center or right wing. Gendron was chosen with the Flyers last selection in the seventh round (220th overall) in 2022. McKeen’s Hockey had him ranked him 71st overall, to which Gendron could end up being a draft day steal.
“Really competitive kid. He’s grown a huge amount. He was a no brainer for us.” – Flyers Assistant General Manager Brent Flahr said at the draft
This young 19-year-old prospect in Gendron possesses one heck of a shot. He has a quick, but strong release for his wrist shot. I think that fools a lot of netminders and the “Q”. Let’s see how he develops, there is no reason to rush his development. Former Flyer Claude Giroux also played for the Olympiques, and his jersey is hung in the rafters.
