The recent trade between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Anaheim Ducks, which saw Cutter Gauthier and Jamie Drysdale switch teams, caught many hockey fans off guard. The backstory of this trade is quite intriguing.
Unexpected Trade of Gauthier From the Flyers to the Ducks
During the last draft, Gauthier shared his excitement to Flyers' GM Daniel Briere about joining the team. However, he later stated his unwillingness to sign with Philadelphia, prompting Briere to trade him.
The Flyers managed to secure a promising player in Jamie Drysdale, and Gauthier, meanwhile, has earned a lot of attention for different reasons.