Philadelphia Flyers top prospect who wouldn't sign with the team, explains why he didn't attend prospect camp
Cutter Gauthier was drafted 5th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The Flyers knew they were selecting a good player, but what they didn't know was when he'd be willing to turn pro.
Gauthier, 19, has agreed once again to return to Boston College much to surprise of the Flyers. The Flyers had conversations with Gauthier about potentially turning pro, but Gauthier declined.
More concerning however was Gauthier elected to NOT attend Flyers prospect camp this year, instead electing to stay home and rest.
Gauthier on skipping Flyers dev camp: 'Was a little bit too much hockey after Worlds. Just too much for me. I wanted time with the family. So I figured it was best to stay home. After talking to Danny (Briere, GM), obviously it wasn't his favorite thing, but it was best for me.'
Flyers fans were extremely concerned when Briere shared that the team didn't have full details on the absence. However, it does seem like Gauthier intends to sign with the Flyers eventually.
Gauthier did say the goal remains to play for Flyers after his college season: "That's definitely the plan. After this year, hopefully we get done pretty late there in April with the group we have, but overall that's the goal
| POLL | ||
JUILLET 30 | 68 ANSWERS Philadelphia Flyers top prospect who wouldn't sign with the team, explains why he didn't attend prospect camp Would you be concerned about gautheir if you were Flyers management? | ||
| Yes | 18 | 26.5 % |
| No | 20 | 29.4 % |
| He's a kid, let him rest | 16 | 23.5 % |
| It's his job to show up for development camp | 14 | 20.6 % |
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