General manager Chuck Fletcher wants the Flyers to be 'harder to play against.' Drafting Cutter Gauthier on Thursday night might have been a strong step in that direction, ReinerOlivia writes.
, it’s easy to understand why the Flyers are keen on Gauthier and his upside. According to Fletcher, Gauthier said he thinks he can get even stronger.
In addition to his offensive proficiency, Gauthier understands the importance of being aggressive on the forecheck and sound play away from the puck. That should be music to new head coach John Tortorella’s ears.,” Gauthier said. “I think that defensive side of the game is a big part of my game as well. Just taking control of the defensive zone, whether you’re playing the wing and being married to your defenseman or helping out the defenseman down low.
“I displayed my message to the Philadelphia Flyers that I’m willing to do whatever it takes to help the team win,” Gauthier said. “If that’s on the wing, if that’s [at] center, I’m willing to do whatever. So I’m excited to be a center or left wing in the near future.”that teams such as the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Colorado Avalanche that make it deep into the playoffs boast high-end talent, a quality the Flyers currently lack.
Regardless of Gauthier’s ideal timeframe for his own NHL debut, Fletcher isn’t rushing to see his newest addition make the jump to the professional level any time soon.
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