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Sean Couturier was born on December 7, 1992 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Philadelphia Flyers drafted Couturier 8th overall in the 2011 NHL Draft. Couturier then signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Flyers on September 21, 2011. For his efforts, Couturier has re-signed with the Flyers to an eight year deal worth an AAV of $7.75 million, what a steal of a deal for the former Selke Trophy winner.
“To be part of the Flyers organization for another eight years following next year is extremely exciting. I like the way the team is built and the mix of players that we have. I’m really looking forward to it but especially this year.”- Sean Couturier said via the Flyers press release after he signed a new deal
Fletcher called Couturier a premier and elite ed. player in the NHL. Well, Couturier is off to a great start on this young season. He quietly has posted three goals and six assists for a total of nine points in six games played. For his efforts, he leads the team in points, but what’s weird is not many people are mentioning Couturier.
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Is he forgotten? No, everyone loves Couturier, however, most are caught up with Claude Giroux, Cam Atkinson, Rasmus Ristolainen, Carter Hart, and Martin Jones at the moment. The Flyers are just playing good hockey, and Couturier is a huge reason why they are at the moment. He is excellent in all facets of the game, doing whatever the coaching staff asks of him, and doing it well.
It was to no one’s surprise Couturier made the Flyers out of training camp in 2011. He had the goods and the will to turn this organization into a building block of success for the future. Couturier was a dominant force in the QMJHL amassing a total of 283 points in 184 games played. Even with his accolades at the Junior level, his main goal of course was to make the NHL.
At age 28, Couturier plays in all types of situations. He is a reliable penalty killer, and he plays the power play. If Head Coach Alain Vigneault needs anything, Coots is always there to bail this team out, and even on one leg. For his career, he has registered 177 goals, and 275 assists for 452 points in 698 games played. He now sits tied for 17th all-time in goals in Flyers history in goals with Jakub Voracek.
Couturier exemplifies the greatness of professional athletes, and has become a model of success for the Flyers organization. He is killing it, and the Flyers are reaping the benefits of a strong start to the season because of such.
