NHL followers could have observed Saturday’s sport between the Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Geese has been getting enhanced consideration on-line.
However why would a midseason matchup between two of the league’s bottom-dwelling groups be inflicting a lot fervor?
Pointed feedback by Philadelphia head coach John Tortorella and Anaheim ahead Cutter Gauthier forward of the competition are literally in charge.
“Clearly with all that occurred it is positively been a sport circled on my calendar and I am tremendous excited to play,” Gauthier informed reporters Friday. “There’s been lots of anticipation main up … I am able to go on the market and play my sport.”
The 2022 first-round choice by Philadelphia (No. 5 general) was referencing his dramatic request for a trade from the “Metropolis of Brotherly Love” in January after refusing to play for the crew.
That episode, saved secret till the commerce with Anaheim was introduced, led to hypothesis over the explanation why Gauthier wished out. Hesitations over enjoying for Tortorella topped that checklist.
“I do not give a s–t what he says,” Tortorella told reporters in a information convention Friday concerning Gauthier’s feedback. “I’m not fascinated by answering any questions on Cutter Gauthier. I don’t want something dangerous on the child, I’m not going to reply any questions on it.”
Philadelphia acquired defenseman Jamie Drysdale (No. 6 general in 2020) and a second-round choose within the 2025 draft as a part of the commerce.
Gauthier has recorded 4 objectives and 14 factors by 33 video games for the Geese whereas Drysdale owns a minus-13 rating on the Flyers’ third protection pairing.
It is unclear if any remaining hostilities between Tortorella and Gauthier will spill over onto the ice on the Honda Middle on Saturday however followers will seemingly tune in to seek out out.
