The NHL world received a major shock on Monday when the Philadelphia Flyers traded away top prospect Cutter Gauthier to the Anaheim Ducks. This came after the youngster claimed he was not interested in playing for them. Defencemen Travis Sanheim has now clapped back at him for his move.
Saheim like many was not pleased with the actions of the youngster. After having an impressive stint during the IIHF, fans were eager to see him perform for the Flyers. Unfortunately, things took a drastic turn as he refused to play for them. His trade saw the team receive defenceman Jamie Drysdale and a second-round pick.
Following this, the Flyers endured another difficult night on the ice as they lost 4-1 to the Pittsburgh Penguins. With that defeat fresh in the mind, Sanheim told reporters in the post-game conference that the team was “happy to move on” from Gauthier.
As a player in this locker room, that was something that stayed with us. For as long as I know, you show up to development camp whether you skate or not. So I think, if he doesn’t want to be here we’re happy to move on and get the pieces that we did.Travis Sanheim on Cutter Gauthier’s exit as per Philadelphia Inquirer.
Travis Sanheim on the trade
About Cutter:
• “If he doesn’t want to be here we’re happy to move on”
• Never talked to Cutter, heard about development camp, didnt sit right with the locker roomAbout Jamie:
— The Flyers Zone (@TheFlyersZone) January 9, 2024
• Heard he’s a great skater
• Excited to see what he will bring
Following Gauthier’s move away, the name of Kevin Hayes, another star of the Flyers popped out. Reporter Anthony SanFilippo pointed out how he played some part in the rookie’s shock exit. Hayes was left completely unimpressed with the words from SanFilippo and called him a clown for “making s**t up“.
The development that came on Monday night from Philadelphia regarding Cutter Gauthier’s exit left everyone stunned. The NHL fans were waiting to see how he performs at the highest level after impressing at lower levels.
Since his exit from the Flyers, fans have mercilessly attacked the young hockey prodigy. Social media users have not taken their foot off the pedal when it came to trolling and slamming him.
Sharing a wide spectrum of reactions online, check out some of the best reactions regarding this incident from X below:
Cutter Gauthier showed up, got drafted, gaslit everyone, won gold, said fuck Philly, and dipped to sunny California. Rockstar shit
— full time hater⚡️ (@3rikhau1a) January 9, 2024
Fuckin loser with a loser last name. Another gift from Chuck Fletcher
— garbaggio (@rise_and_grime) January 9, 2024
19 year old requesting a trade brother did you even try
— 🇭🇷➐ (@Marner4Prison) January 9, 2024
Judging by the reactions online, it is safe to assume that Gauthier has become one of the most hated people in the city of Philadelphia. It will be interesting to see how the crowd at the Wells Fargo Center (home of the Flyers) treats him during his return to the city.
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