Philadelphia Flyers prospect Cutter Gauthier, after a standout performance at the World Junior Championship (WJC) and leading the U.S. team to the gold-medal game, has been traded to the Anaheim Ducks. Gauthier, who was drafted fifth overall by the Flyers in 2022, finished the WJC tied for the most points with 12 (2 goals, 10 assists) in 6 games. Despite his success, reports emerged that Gauthier had informed the Flyers after the 2022 World Championships that he did not want to play for them, a sentiment echoed by Danny Briere, who noted Gauthier's lack of communication and refusal to meet with the team's management during the WJC, following issues from the previous year. Consequently, the Flyers executed a trade, sending Gauthier to the Ducks in exchange for defenseman Jamie Drysdale, who will wear jersey number 9, and a second-round selection in the 2025 NHL Draft. Drysdale, known for his skating abilities and potential as a top-four defenseman, has been welcomed into the Flyers organization. He made his debut against the Montreal Canadiens after an early morning flight and arrival for practice, contributing an assist on the power play and leading the defense in time on ice (TOI) with 19:46. The Flyers won the game 3-2 in a shootout.
Jamie Drysdale on his first game: “I barked a few times, so that was new” #LetsGoFlyers
Jamie Drysdale has that dawg in him 📸: @NHLFlyers https://t.co/ECFawx3EKV
Jamie Drysdale on the Flyers organization: “Right when I got out here they asked me if I wanted my parents out for my first game and obviously I said yes, my parents are thrilled to be out here." #LetsGoFlyers
Sean Couturier on Jamie Drysdale: "He's a great guy. He's got tons of skill. He's fitting in just fine." #Flyers
Samuel Ersson on Jamie Drysdale: "Great game. Great contribution on the Power Play." #Flyers
Jamie Drysdale in his first game as a Flyer he was involved in like every offensive play. 1 PP assist, 2 Shots on goal #Flyers
Jamie Drysdale: "Felt unbelievable. My first time I see the crowd. Unbelievable." #Flyers
The Flyers are 1-0 in the Jamie Drysdale era
Flyers get a much needed win tonight, 3-2 over the Canadiens in a shootout. Great debut for Jamie Drysdale, leading the defense in TOI with 19:46 and recording an assist on the power play in his first game. #MTLvsPHI | #LetsGoFlyers
Cutter Gauthier speaks on his trade and the reaction to it. #FlyTogether @NHLFlyers ⤵️ https://t.co/aPrHSwyUlg
Drysdale is flying out there for the @NHLFlyers
Jamie Drysdale gets his first point in his first game as a Flyer. 🍏 (🎥: @NHL) https://t.co/yZ3eZMNBZr
The Flyers Power Play is 1-1 in the Jamie Drysdale era as a Flyer. That's his bread and butter, his excellent skating abilities draw defenders to him, thus leaving someone open
The Flyers power play with Jamie Drysdale is a perfect 100% #LetsGoFlyers
Jamie Drysdale 's first point as a Flyer is a PP assist https://t.co/zw1nHswlP3
Jamie Drysdale earns his first point as a Philadelphia Flyer. #MTLvsPHI | #LetsGoFlyers
Welcome to Philly, Jamie Drysdale. 2-2
Jamie Drysdale picks up an assist on his first power play with the Flyers. Morgan Frost ties the game up for Flyers at 2-2 in second period.
"Obviously a pretty wild last 24 hours." @sportsnetkyle speaks with Jamie Drysdale after his first period of play with the @NHLFlyers https://t.co/Xz8IACyjIz
Drysdale got 5:59 of ice time in the first period -- third among PHI defensemen so far. He's certainly not getting used as a No. 7 d-man in his Flyers debut.
John Tortorella said that it was the perfect time to add Jamie Drysdale #Flyers https://t.co/4ccqlUPhSb
This man needs no introductions. Welcome to Philly officially Jamie Drysdale @NHLFlyers https://t.co/dTSGluLcWy
Welcome to the Philadelphia Flyers Jamie Drysdale! #flyersknitty https://t.co/R2t4zbvUdN
Jamie Drysdale and the Philadelphia Flyers have hit the ice for warmups. #MTLvsPHI | #LetsGoFlyers
Jamie Drysdale set for his Flyers debut. Flyers have gone over coverages with him via tape, but John Tortorella wants him to just play to his strengths. https://t.co/JWOCCLxRe6
Jamie Drysdale has had his fair share of helpers helping him adapt to the team: Morgan Frost, Cam York, Scott Laughton, Travis Konecny, Travis Sanheim This is just naming a few. #Flyers
Jamie Drysdale makes his Flyers debut tonight, and Nicolas Deslauriers comes out of the lineup make way for him. @charlieo_conn reports on what went into the decision based on what he heard at morning skate: https://t.co/6zSNxT5YtF
Jamie Drysdale: "I think I can fit in here, for sure. In the moment it was tough, shock news, but now after meeting the guys and getting here I'm excited to be here." #Flyers
Jamie Drysdale: "I'm excited to learn more, become a great player." #Flyers
Flyers Lineup Updates: Jamie Drysdale is a go https://t.co/ptAFl8LgtS
Cutter Gauthier has been the center of attention since the Ducks/Flyers blockbuster trade. But don’t sleep on Jamie Drysdale. Is Drysdale a future top pair star? Here’s what the Flyers are getting: https://t.co/Tzrpycrq7v https://t.co/Tzrpycrq7v
"I'm just looking forward to getting a game in at home in front of the crowd. I heard playing as the home team here is a lot of fun; maybe not the away team." - Jamie Drysdale on Tuesday about making his Flyers debut tonight at the Wells Fargo Center
John Tortorella on Jamie Drysdale: "I just want him to play. We've talked with him, we've gone over stuff with him, I just want him to play. There is going to be hiccups, but he's a bright young kid, just teach and go through it." #Flyers
Jamie Drysdale setting up Travis Sanheim here, getting in extra work after morning skate. Based off of practice Tuesday, it looks like the two will be on Flyers’ top pair tonight. https://t.co/IgtlNmqK6c
Flyers Lines Update: Jamie Drysdale officially in the lineup tonight, Samuel Ersson in net, Nic Deslauriers out, Marc Staal out against the Montreal Canadiens. Flyers going 11F/7D tonight. #LetsGoFlyers
Jamie Drysdale will make his Flyers debut tonight 📸: The Flyers https://t.co/nbtSU7O7gR
John Tortorella confirms Jamie Drysdale will make his Flyers debut tonight.
Lots of familiar faces in the Flyers locker room for Jamie Drysdale: “I know a handful of guys on the team, so it was nice coming in here, seeing them and looking forward to playing with them.” #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/hblZXyt16M
Here are my final thoughts on the Cutter Gauthier and Jamie Drysdale trade: 1) The Flyers were handcuffed a bit by Cutter's unwillingness to sign 2) I think this trade can help both teams. This trade fills the void of having to acquire/draft a 1A/1B Defenseman for the Flyers
What Jamie Drysdale brings to the Flyers lineup and how he fits https://t.co/bnfeh67bo3
Tired: Cutter Gauthier doesn't want to play for the Flyers Wired: It's Jamie Drysdale time in Philadelphia #Flyers
Jamie Drysdale: “I’m just looking forward to getting the game in at home in front of the crowd. I heard playing as the home team here is a lot of fun." #Flyers
Jamie Drysdale: "I'm looking forward to playing on this team. All the guys seem great." Vote Jamie into the All-Star Game Flyers fans #NHLAllStarVote
It's Jamie Drysdale time in Philadelphia #Flyers #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/oWCjzd9MtH
Jamie Drysdale on his health: “Everything’s feeling good. It’s just good to be back on the ice. Looking to play as many consecutive games as possible. I feel good.” #LetsGoFlyers
Are we any closer to finding out why Cutter Gauthier didn’t want to play for the Flyers? #TSNHockey Insider @DarrenDreger joins @JayOnrait to discuss. https://t.co/PiUzpERlFu
Had your fill of Cutter Gauthier tidbits and want to turn your focus to the player who is actually going to play in Philadelphia? Jamie Drysdale made his first appearance at Flyers practice today, and I broke down the details of his debut here: https://t.co/cDFePKceGt
Jamie Drysdale is expected to make his Philadelphia Flyer debut tomorrow against the Montreal Canadiens: “I’m just looking forward to getting the game in at home in front of the crowd…I heard playing as the home team here is a lot of fun, maybe not the away team.”…
Gauthier Duckin’ Flyers; Jamie Drysdale Soars Into Philadelphia | @TheHockeyNews "If you don't want to be a Flyer, you're not going to be a Flyer and we were very pleased with the return that we got.” #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/JMHQFwa7rx
Expect to see Jamie Drysdale in the Flyers lineup tomorrow vs. the Canadiens. "I'm just looking to get a couple of games under my belt and get comfortable with the team and the players and the coaching staff and the systems and kind of go from there."⤵️ https://t.co/QaQWItHtYd
Jamie Drysdale is one hell of a Defenseman. One hell of a Defenseman. #9 Jamie Drysdale welcome to Philly @NHLFlyers
How shocking was it that Cutter Gauthier did not want to play in Philly? What are the Flyers getting in Jamie Drysdale? @JHallNBCS and @BrookeNBCS break down that and more on Flyers Talk. https://t.co/p3sMelFnRU
Why didn't Cutter Gauthier sign with the Flyers? Welcome to Philly Jamie Drysdale #Flyers #letsgoflyers https://t.co/8TlHNe4VPv
New Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale had a 5:45 a.m. flight this morning from Nashville to Philadelphia, and was on the ice for practice at noon. https://t.co/LOeFO390cB
Flyers Notebook: Drysdale's First Day; Thoughts From York https://t.co/iAsj8fIUdp
Jamie Drysdale: "I'm looking forward to playing on this team. All the guys seem great." #Flyers
Jamie Drysdale says he knows Cam York (Yorkie he referred to him as), Nuc Deslauriers, and Morgan Frost. He was pretty happy to know some of the guys on the team #Flyers
Jamie Drysdale found out he was traded while the team was in Nashville. He flew out of Nashville at 5:45 in the morning to get into Philly, and head to practice by noon Talk about commitment, talk about wanting to play for the Philadelphia Flyers. #Flyers
Flyers faithful, here's a piece from 2021 on Jamie Drysdale's four-way skating prowess to know a little more about him. Some thoughts from renowned coach Dawn Braid and a couple of pretty good skaters themselves in Scott Niedermayer and Cam Fowler. https://t.co/nscYt2NErF
Jamie Drysdale had a 5:45 a.m. flight to get here. He said his phone blew up with texts from Flyers teammates welcoming him to Philadelphia last night. https://t.co/7tTANqNOJ1
New Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale, doing his first interview with the local media. https://t.co/toeTSOvG3V
Newly acquired Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale meets with the media following his first practice at @FlyersTCenter. #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/an35CLsZZu
Everything we know about the Philadelphia Flyers’ sudden trade of top prospect Cutter Gauthier https://t.co/wLlHiyHA5H https://t.co/zTuIVB4UmX
What led to the #Flyers trading away their top prospect Cutter Gauthier? @FriedgeHNIC weighs in with @JeffMarek. LIVE ⤵️ 📺 https://t.co/SqK7M993Jz & @Sportsnet 360 📻 https://t.co/tEtiRUWyip https://t.co/vDFBxg8Xcg
Jamie Drysdale is all smiles at the Flyers Training Center from all the videos I have seen of today's practice. Drysdale is a good defenseman, and honestly a very good skating dman. He's got wheels, that has always been an upside with him #Flyers
I spoke with the Blues' Kevin Hayes today regarding this story ... Flyers, prevented from talking to Cutter Gauthier, still don’t know what went wrong https://t.co/GWURmVTNeo
Flyers, prevented from talking to Cutter Gauthier, still don’t know what went wrong - The Athletic By @KKurzNHL https://t.co/JIWc3iNOJ7
Jamie Drysdale taking multiple reps in practice with Travis Sanheim. We'll see if that's something Flyers try.
Welcome to Philly, Jamie Drysdale! #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/4oNDzkZReR
Flyers, prevented from talking to Cutter Gauthier, still don’t know what went wrong https://t.co/hBTxjscpWb
Drysdale on the ice today at Flyers practice. https://t.co/I5pH18UBcb
Jamie Drysdale #9 #NHLAllStarVote Make it happen @NHLFlyers fans
More Jamie Drysdale, ahead of his first Flyers practice. https://t.co/6IbDWt72nY
Looks like Jamie Drysdale is sporting Ivan Provorov's old number #9. I heard that could have been one of the numbers. Let's see if he plays tomorrow night. #Flyers
Jamie Drysdale is at Flyers practice and will likely talk for the media afterward. Article coming up in the next couple of hours. #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/eGgg1dtq28
Your first look at Jamie Drysdale as a Flyers player #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/GgdNuvDhgt
Jamie Drysdale will wear No. 9 with the Philadelphia Flyers. #LetsGoFlyers
Flyers making their way out for practice. Jamie Drysdale accepted to make his arrival. https://t.co/LPTs3p24Vg
Airing out the Cutter Gauthier situation with the Flyers #Flyers #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/6ar6uHlA9Q
Top NHL prospect Cutter Gauthier is now a member of the Anaheim Ducks after being traded Monday. “You don’t want to be a Flyer? You’re not going to be a Flyer,” said Philadelphia president of hockey ops Keith Jones. @KKurzNHL on how the drama unfolded: https://t.co/goRPZbKeOk https://t.co/lKeOybbX5B
John Tortorella on Jamie Drysdale: "I think what's going to give this group of jolt is he is a high character kid too. From what is getting back to me there are going to be people upset there in Anaheim. Really exciting, I don't know what else to say." #Flyers
From @PierreVLeBrun on @JayOnSC - Discussing the Flyers acquiring defenceman Jamie Drysdale and a 2025 second-round draft pick for forward prospect Cutter Gauthier and the reasoning as to why Gauthier refused to play in Philadelphia: https://t.co/pNYmf0bPln https://t.co/eUnFcamqJ9
The Skinny on newly acquired Jamie Drysdale #Flyers #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/FSvziBmIbr
The Philadelphia Flyers Have Traded American Hero Cutter Gauthier After He Told The Team He Doesn't Want To Play In Philly https://t.co/vyy8XoQsnY https://t.co/DrrqkjHXj9
Why did the @AnaheimDucks feel comfortable trading Jamie Drysdale? Dug into that and Cutter Gauthier's availability as the type of player they need being too irresistible. #FlyTogether @NHLFlyers https://t.co/WyA0tYv3u1
Flyers prospect Cutter Gauthier refused to meet team before trade to Ducks https://t.co/2wWlnwO09X https://t.co/Pz0S5no45P
John Tortorella said he doesn’t know Cutter Gauthier from a hole in the wall. The Flyers’ head coach expressed a great deal of excitement about Jamie Drysdale. Already talked to him. https://t.co/S0hEMvOx4z
Jamie Drysdale is a good Defenseman. He's a good Defenseman folks, and he will help the Flyers Power Play Maybe now they could move Egor Zamula to PP2
Good riddance Cutter Gauthier as he is traded to the Ducks (Flyers) @Steve16531/@FlyersKnitty https://t.co/llqYvKQFoA
“Looked at us at the draft, and told us he was built to be a Flyer, wanted to be a Flyer. Maybe few months later told us he didn’t want to be a Flyer.” Daniel Briere speaks on Cutter Gauthier giving mixed signals to the Flyers. https://t.co/AYxO9HZpFD
Danny Briere on Cutter Gauthier: “He looked at us at the draft and told us that he was built to be a Flyer, wanted to be a Flyer. A few months later, he told us that he didn’t want to be a Flyer.” #Flyers
For those who are worried about Jamie Drysdale and his upside as a defenseman, just remember the Flyers have had reclamation projects previously and have turned Sean Walker into something great. Not to mention, Seeler, Risto, etc. Drysdale is only 21 and has amazing potential,…
Cutter Gauthier wouldn't answer phone calls with Danny Briere or Keith Jones. Like come on man, that's pretty childish. The Flyers made the right move to cut ties with him. They even went to Sweden to try to meet him, and they couldn't. Shows a lot about who he is imo #Flyers
Initial breakdown of the Cutter Gauthier-Jamie Drysdale trade with @coreypronman @KKurzNHL and @scottcwheeler. #FlyTogether @NHLFlyers https://t.co/iYFWgppzxT
Briere on why Gauthier didn't want to come to the Flyers: "I don't know. We never got an answer. So I don't know much more than that." https://t.co/Ecugh7LQ2i
Danny Briere said issues with Cutter Gauthier not wanting to come to Philadelphia go back to end of World Championship in May. Also wouldn't talk to Flyers at World Juniors. Gauthier's outstanding play there helped get deal done. https://t.co/v5PEVQaXdP
Danny Briere: "Gauthier told us at the draft that he was built to be a Flyer, he wanted to be a Flyer.” Briere said that the Flyers were told when Gauthier came back from the 2022-23 World Championships that he was not going to play for the Flyers. They gave him space, well...
Holy smokes, the Flyers have traded Cutter Gauthier in exchange for Jamie Drysdale https://t.co/YR0ozSYqZI
Danny Briere: "Gauthier told us at the draft that he was built to be a Flyer, he wanted to be a Flyer.” Briere said that the Flyers were told when Gauthier came back from the 2022 World Championships that he was not going to play for the Flyers. They gave him space, well...
Danny Briere said that Gauthier and his camp stop communicating with the Flyers. He did not want to play for them
Danny Briere said Flyers knew about Cutter Gauthier not wanting to play here around the worlds last year. They kept it hush hush in case he changed his mind and to protect him. They never got answer as to why he changed his mind on Philadelphia.
Briere said that Gauthier informed them after the Worlds last summer that he didn't want to be a Flyer. They gave him space, and we're hoping he would change his mind. But he stopped talking to the Flyers camp, wouldn't meet with them at WJC. So they made the move.
Danny Briere: "Gauthier told us at the draft that he was built to be a Flyer, he wanted to be a Flyer.” Briere said that the Flyers were told when Gauthier came back from the 2023 World Championships that he was not going to play for the Flyers
Danny Briere said that Gauthier did not want to be a Flyers. He does not know why. The Gauthier camp stopped communicating. But the player had changed his mind back and forth a few times, going back to not wanted to sign. And that was final word. Flyers talked with several clubs
Gauthier traded to Ducks by Flyers for Drysdale, draft pick ⤵️ https://t.co/r6Jrl52kFg
Flyers fans, I know losing Cutter Gauthier is going to hurt. He was going to be incredible for you. But you're going to love Jamie Drysdale. So much.
BREAKING: #LetsGoFlyers trade Cutter Gauthier to Anaheim Ducks for Jamie Drysdale https://t.co/CZaHZpwv6C
Cutter Gauthier when the Flyers tried to get in contact: https://t.co/h1MEKxtJnw
In an absolute stunner Monday night, the Flyers traded top prospect Cutter Gauthier to the Ducks. @JHallNBCS has more: https://t.co/ALZd9FeC0q
#TradeCentre ALERT - The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired defenceman Jamie Drysdale and a 2025 second-round draft pick from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Cutter Gauthier: https://t.co/KpmddWr3Xg
Per @FriedgeHNIC: Philadelphia had a lot of trouble trying to meet with Gauthier at World Juniors. Belief was he preferred not to play there, so Flyers made this deal. I had a feeling Cutter did not want to be a Flyer after the issues from last year and you could almost feel…
Jamie Drysdale hasn't had the strongest start to the season defensively, but does project to be a top four defenseman in his prime. https://t.co/2B3dZhuRy7
Philadelphia trades Cutter Gauthier - the fifth overall pick in 2022 - to Anaheim for Jamie Drysdale and a second-round pick. That is...something. Gauthier has yet to play in the NHL but just had an incredible World Juniors and has excelled in the NCAA.
Apparently, Philadelphia had a lot of trouble trying to meet with Gauthier at World Juniors. Belief was he preferred not to play there, so Flyers made this deal https://t.co/pF9zyHcrOq
The Flyers needed a 1A defenseman, they obviously think Drysdale could be that guy https://t.co/kWR8r5Zvqu
Sources say Cutter Gauthier informed #Flyers organization he did not want to play in Philadelphia.
Breaking News: The Flyers have traded Cutter Gauthier for Jamie Drysdale and a 2025 second round pick Drysdale is a great defender #Flyers
Flyers confirm they have traded Cutter Gauthier to Anaheim for Jamie Drysdale and a 2nd round pick in 2025
So, the Flyers have traded Cutter Gauthier. They sent him to the Ducks for Jamie Drysdale and a second-round selection in the 2025 NHL draft. Danny Briere will talk at first intermission.
#Flyers have traded Cutter Gauthier to the Anaheim Ducks for Jamie Drysdale and a 2025 second-rounder
Wow. The Anaheim Ducks just acquired forward Cutter Gauthier from the Philadelphia Flyers for defenseman Jamie Drysdale and a second-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.
The Flyers have traded Cutter Gauthier for Jamie Drysdale and a second-round selection in the 2025 NHL Draft. #FlyTogether | #LetsGoFlyers
The only explanation I have for this is that the Flyers found out at the WJC that Cutter Gauthier would not sign. Heard a rumor earlier today that he would not meet with the Flyers' braintrust there, and was still chasing it down.
BREAKING: Ducks acquire Cutter Gauthier from Flyers for Jamie Drysdale and a 2025 2nd round pick #FlyTogether #LetsGoflyers
TRADE ALERT: We have acquired defenseman Jamie Drysdale and a second-round selection in the 2025 NHL Draft from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Cutter Gauthier. https://t.co/sxQDDJRVtD
TRADE: We have acquired left wing Cutter Gauthier from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for defenseman Jamie Drysdale and a second-round selection in the 2025 NHL Draft. Details ➡️ https://t.co/xmxnFyqCxE https://t.co/ScvLaOVCBx
Flyers Prospect Cutter Gauthier is Golden #Flyers #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/PAJSQTZopK
Gold Medalist Cutter Gauthier https://t.co/hXT5HWt5Xe
Flyers Prospect Cutter Gauthier is a Gold Medalist Gauthier finished the WJC Tournament tied for the most points with 12 (2g,10a). #Flyers #WJC
.@NHLFlyers Cutter Gauthier, with his goal today, now has 12 points (2g, 10a) in 6 games at the @iihf_wjc. Therefore he takes the all-time lead in terms of WJC points as a #Flyers prospect: 1. Gauthier (2024): 12pts 2. van Riemsdyk (2008): 11pts 3. Forsberg (1992): 11pts #WJC https://t.co/Sbh6OP6oy3
Flyers prospect Cutter Gauthier has led U.S. to the gold-medal game in the 2024 world juniors. He scored game-winning goal today. He has 11 points (two goals, nine assists) in six games. Here was an opponent's perspective on him from November. https://t.co/60H1Ry9tbE
Cutter Gauthier has 10 assists and 2 goals in 6 games at the World Junior Championship. Gauthier leads the entire World Junior Championship in scoring with 12 points. #WorldJuniors | #LetsGoFlyers