John Tortorella fires savage shot at Cutter Gauthier after trade with Ducks

The Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks trade sparks reactions. Flyers' head coach John Tortorella takes a shot at 19-year-old prospect.

The trade between the Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks involving Cutter Gauthier has been the talk of the hockey world lately. Many were surprised by the deal, as Gauthier was expected to be a key player for the Flyers in the years to come. However, the aftermath of the trade has left some lingering tensions on the Flyers' side, particularly with head coach John Tortorella.

Following the Flyers' loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Tortorella didn't hold back when asked about his reaction to the trade. He made it clear that Gauthier was not wanted in Philadelphia and expressed his preference to talk about Jamie Drysdale, the player coming to the team in the trade.

Reports have emerged that Gauthier had no interest in playing for the Flyers and refused to meet with the team's front office during the IIHF World Juniors. This sentiment was echoed by others within the Flyers organization, including the team's CEO and former player Scott Hartnell. They all seemed to agree that if a player doesn't want to be a Flyer, then they won't be one.

Keith Jones, the president of hockey operations for the Flyers, also weighed in on the trade, expressing satisfaction with the return they received for Gauthier. It's clear that the Flyers are moving on from the situation and are focused on the future.

As the dust settles, it will be interesting to see how this trade unfolds in the coming years. The tension between the Flyers and Gauthier, as well as future matchups between the Flyers and the Ducks, will undoubtedly be a storyline to watch in the world of hockey.

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