John Tortorella absolutely rips journalist for report on the reason behind Cutter Gauthier trade; he was anything but happy
Called his reporting 'bullsh--t'
Cutter Gauthier
Cutter Gauthier is an American winger for the Anaheim Ducks, who acquired Gauthier's rights from Philadelphia in January 2024. Gauthier was born in Sweden and came up through the US National Team Development Program and Boston College, going fifth overall to the Flyers in 2022 before declining to sign there. Gauthier scored 41 goals in 2025-26, in a second NHL season, and spent the following summer in contract talks with Anaheim.
| Position | Left wing |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 January 2004, Skelleftea, Sweden |
| Drafted | 5th overall, 2022, by Philadelphia |
| NHL teams | Anaheim Ducks |
| Milestones | Passed 150 NHL games and 100 points; 20 goals as a rookie in 2024-25 and 41 in 2025-26 |
| Honours | NHL All-Rookie Team 2024-25; World Junior gold with the United States 2024; World Championship gold 2025 |
| Known for | The January 2024 trade to Anaheim for Jamie Drysdale, after he refused to sign with Philadelphia |
