Gauthier decides to forgo camp to continue to develop
Cutter Gauthier was a standout player in the World hockey championships this season, impressing the international hockey community with his skills. Despite this, many believed he would join the Philadelphia Flyers team.
However, after playing a great deal of hockey during the summer, Gauthier made the decision to skip training camp and the opportunity to join the team this season.
So the final verdict regarding Cutter Gauthier and Flyers development camp is about what reasonable people expected:
1. He wanted a break after a busy summer & declined the invite
2. The Flyers weren't thrilled about it
3. Gauthier still plans to sign with PHI in the end
1. He wanted a break after a busy summer & declined the invite
2. The Flyers weren't thrilled about it
3. Gauthier still plans to sign with PHI in the end
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Instead, he chose to return to Boston College to continue his development, which he felt was best for him.
Although Danny Briere may disagree with Gauthier's decision, it is clear that he carefully considered multiple viewpoints before leaping.
"It was a little bit too much hockey after Worlds," Gauthier said after practice at USA Hockey Arena on Sunday. "It was just too much for me. I wanted time with the family. So, I figured it was best to stay home.
"After talking to (general manager) Danny (Briere), obviously it wasn't his favorite thing, but it was best for me."
"After talking to (general manager) Danny (Briere), obviously it wasn't his favorite thing, but it was best for me."
Gauthier was a top performer for the Boston College Eagles, scoring 16 goals and 21 points, as well as 37 points in 32 games. He also scored ten points in the WJC and continued to dominate in the WC with seven points.
If all goes well this season, he'll have more time around pros in Philadelphia.
"That's definitely the plan," he said. "After this year, hopefully we get done pretty late there in April with the group we have (at Boston College), but overall, that's the goal.
"I feel like I could play in the National Hockey League tomorrow, but my decision to come back for another year was lots of time and hours talking to family, talking to coaches and all that stuff for the best decision for me."
"That's definitely the plan," he said. "After this year, hopefully we get done pretty late there in April with the group we have (at Boston College), but overall, that's the goal.
"I feel like I could play in the National Hockey League tomorrow, but my decision to come back for another year was lots of time and hours talking to family, talking to coaches and all that stuff for the best decision for me."
While some may question Gauthier's decision, it is clear that he is focused on his development and making decisions that will benefit both himself and the team. We hope this will be the right decision for all involved.
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31 JUILLET | 98 ANSWERS Gauthier decides to forgo camp to continue to develop Do you think Cutter Gauthier has made the right decision? | ||
| Yes | 78 | 79.6 % |
| No | 20 | 20.4 % |
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