Ryan Johansen Reveals Complex Relationship with His New Coach

The NHL trade deadline always brings its fair share of surprises, leaving fans and team executives scratching their heads at some of the moves made. Last Friday's trade of Ryan Johansen from the Colorado Avalanche to the Philadelphia Flyers was no exception.

During a recent episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast, insider Elliotte Friedman shed some light on the situation, revealing a complex history between the 31-year-old center and him. He explained that he and Cutter Gauthier, a college player, share the same agent, leading to some tension between them.


In any professional setting, including the NHL, professionalism is key, even in challenging situations. Sometimes, navigating the coach-player relationship can be tricky, especially when there's a clash of personalities or other issues at play.


When coexistence becomes untenable, it's often best to part ways and move forward.

Source: Hawksinsider