I also feel that as great a skater a Drysdale is, his offensive upside is limited and he’s gonna be a solid Top 4 D while Gauthier could be elite

A wealth of D, they’re 13-24-1 wtf u mean lmao

I agree, the Ducks have more future potential IMO than the flyers. Plus he might already know some of the guys or just like some of the guys on that team and/or rather live in SoCal.

⁠@@JAlexanderCurtishe played with Nesterenko in Boston college

It makes sense from a ducks point of view Drysdale needs a reset but Gauthier being in the trade is surprising

Don't forget Drysdale is injury prone but cutter is a stud no doubt.

That's not crazy

Hes a top 5 prospect and has all the physical tools but its also about Drysdal barely playing last 2 yrs due to injuries and not being anything special when he has played.

​@@alijenkins6465he's not a stud. He's hasn't done shit in the NHL. He has a ton of potential and could be a star or a bust. I hope he's a bust.

​@@testme242Your probably a Flyers fan mad about the trad

Yeah he will have sht thrown at him & then realize he made the right choice

Orange County vs Philly. Easy choice.

Not to paint all Philadelphia fans with the same brush, but I wouldn't want to play there either.

@@MiniatureMorpheus he didn’t have a choice lol

@@barbarakiewe2870 philly is an AMAZING sports town. Especially when your team is good.

He would have to finish his collegiate career for that to rule to kick in, he’s only a sophomore

Yeah I was confused when he mentioned Fox, I thought it was obvious Foxy just wanted to play for his hometown team. Two teams tried to sign him prior and both times it was a no thank you from him.

The rumors are that he's mad they didn't sign him before this season cause he wanted to go straight to the NHL.

​@@csharp48He'll get plenty of ice time in Anaheim, and gets to live in SoCal. Sounds like a win to me.

Philly is a trash city, no one wants to live there

john tortellini

who wants to play for philly fans lol

He grew up a Pittsburgh fan

@@matthew3576 meh I’ve seen worse hav ya seen leafs, habs, and Minnesota fans? XD

Oh wow this is a first in history, a professional doesn’t want to play for a shit team with toxic fans 😳😳🙄

Why would Anaheim trade for Gauthier unless they know that he’ll sign?

I came here to say this. There is no way he had any say in where he was traded to.

Trade value is the biggest reason. Gauthier just won a championship and his value increased . Anywhere after that point he just decreases in value so now is the best time to trade him. Not to mention Gauthier handled the whole situation like an immature child with Jones and Briere, so it’s fair to not have his say in anything as to where he is being traded to. Yeah Philly is a tough place to play with harsh fans, but pissing the whole fan base and organization off bc of his ego and immature behavior with Jones and Briere just says a lot about him. Glad he isn’t coming.

the only D men that have proved themselves on that list is luneau and minty. Zellwegar is still learning and lacombe has a +/- of -26

@@adamaebig4376 Zellweger has been dominating the AHL despite the Gulls being terrible.

Drysdale has been like 3/4 injured since we drafted him. Rough go of it.

God loves u sm

Such a childish reason

@@flyinhigh50not really when its literally your favourite team’s biggest rival

@@boomer9560 He's a professional now. . That part of his life is over; time to be an adult.

I mean it’s a business. A player has to look out for their future as well. He probably doesn’t believe in the direction of the flyers and I can’t blame him

really now people are getting upset on behalf of a multi million dollar hockey team i think the phildelphia flyers will be able to recover.

Its business. The flyers or any other team will trade you without a second's thought. Look at the icon Fluery became for Vegas. He said he was going to retire with that team. The fans loved him, the media loved him, the players loved him, and then they traded him away and never even told him, he found out by reading the announcement on Twitter. The teams don't care about the players, they are assets. Mad respect to this guy for understanding how it works and just realizing that if he's going to be a part of the system he might as well start his career somewhere he wants to be.

How dare a professional not want to play for a shit team with toxic fans

​@@mac3176To me it's less the organization I care about and more the fans. It's kind of a middle finger to fans who were excited the team drafted him and might have even bought a jersey

i don’t think gauthier is evil for this, this is his career and i can’t say in good faith i wasn’t hoping for bedard to do the same LMAOOOO but telling the org he was built to be a flyer and then going ‘eh, no actually’ is fascinating stuff. well, he can enjoy disneyland now, i guess 🫡

A player aged 18 still needs to develop physically and mentally, and sometimes some organisations can be at odds with what regimen or culture works best for a youngster. Nordiques still drafted Lindros with the first overall pick. He didn’t play there so they used his high value to trade him for a buttload of players (including Peter Forsberg, a better player in my opinion). You draft the highest value player and it he doesn’t fit your team, you exchange him for a player you want. It’s win-win for everyone.

@@guillaumegiroux9425 agreed the prospects value is still retained whether they want to play or not, people are acting like its the worst thing for the Flyers but the fact is you should get a fair trade for any player, and if you aren't there will be another team willing to a better trade

@@guillaumegiroux9425 Don't compare this to Lindros, it's not the same at all. Lindros told them straight up that he didn't want to play there, Gauthier has been leading them on for 2 years always talking about how he was "built to play for the flyers" and "loved the coaching staff." Then completely ghosts the flyers organization and refuses to talk to them... It's childish.

@@Doctorboster they traded him now. Idk if Drysdale is a good choice. A 2nd round pick only has like 10% chance of joining the NHL. Cutter Gauthier appears to be a solid prospect. I just hope the Flyers don’t lose the trade.

That's profoundly immature if that's the reason. He's in the big leagues now - no more being a fan of one team or another, and therefore no more being a hater of any team based soley on sentimental childhood upbringing.

@@joshuaneal7552 agreed

He's in regaurdless, no point in wearing a Jersey you hate

depends on if he doesn't pull the same stunt and says he doesn't want to play for the ducks.

He'd rather dog on the Canucks when the opportunity arises. He was quick to shit on the Canucks when an AHL squad in preseason lost to Calgarys near full NHL roster 10-0, lol.

⁠@@bvsemerbruh this man runs three youtube channels, is a literal father with a daughter, and most likely has a full time job to support his family. calling him a coward cause he doesn’t give you what you want when you want it is pathetic

@@TylerFast441soooooo when your precious team got blown tf out (no matter how many excuses you make) and he reported on it he’s “dogging on them” bro runs three youtube channels and unlike you has an actual life outside the internet he doesn’t work for you lmaoooo

@malikharris5286 Title of the video was "It's 2023 and the Canucks are still ass" (boy this aged well btw) while "reporting" the first preseason game and then a bit after when preseason ended, he starts ranting about how preseason means nothing. Nice bit of projection with the dick riding though.

He straight up mentioned torts

Torts has said on camera that he doesn't know him from a hole in the wall, and if he doesn't want to play for Philly, that's fine - then they don't want him either. It's a fair comment. I know some low T people despise Torts because they are betas, but that's their problem.

Everyone saying Torts is a nightmare of coach, yeah maybe back in the day but not now. He doesn’t have the same strict appeal as he did in Columbus and the Rangers back in the day. And that is just from what I watched since he got to Philly.

It sounds more like Philly didn't want to give him a long-term contract.

I love that you think working under someone you would hate would mean that you are scared, when you could just genuinely not like someone and want to actually grow as a player, and that not wanting to play there because he thinks he is to good a prospect to be dragged down by them means he's egotistical and not just simply properly valuing his own worth. If there is any validity to how big of a Penguins fan he was growing up he could have quite a bit of resentment for the team and I also don't think any team should have to deal with a player that doesn't want to be there

@@sneakmore he’s scared bro. He doesn’t know Torts, never played for him. How can he hate him?

@@heineken4dinner theres many ways to hate someone my guy, are you asking me to speculate why or just acting like nobody hates anyone in the world. Secondly I didn’t even say that was the reason just pointed out how narrow minded of a claim it is to either say “he’s a wimp” or “he thinks he’s a better player than he actually is” it kinda just screams I’m a phillies fan that already made my mind up that i hate him. Theres tons of people here acting like the flyers give a shit that he didn’t want to be on the team. If he didn’t want to be on the team what do they gain from having him. At least this way it was amicable and the flyers got more than one player in the trade and why would you do the trade if you didn’t think the value you got was to your benefit. Considering he didn’t go to the development camp saying he wanted to spend time with family and had been already playing to much hockey that could have lead to an altercation between any member of the flyers roster we have no idea. Thats why saying it can only be this or this because thats all i can justify from someone who just as you said has never talked to the guy is just as much of a justification against your claim.

Not reading all of that. Its 100% scared of Torts or big ego, end of story. I'm not a Flyers fan, I just find it pathetic to refuse the team that drafted him. Especially given how privileged he is to have a shot to play in the NHL in the first place. @@sneakmore

It’s 2025 not this year

Screw Adam Fox lol

As far as I can research it, Cutter is coming out of Scottsdale, Arizona ..via Sweden. Makes some sense then.

@@tracyhall6195 I'm not talking about Cutter at all. I'm still torqued about Fox damnit! But it is funny he moved from one bad team (Flyers) to another (Ducks). At least the weather is nicer.

@@ViperBitten ..K-oh. Guess I had the wrong "guy". ☺️ ..Yes, Adam Fox is from the small NY-Long Island hamlet of Jericho (Harry Chapin died there, Natalie Portman lived there, Jamie-Lynn Sigler born there), close to the town of Oyster Bay,, ..the home of Theodore Roosevelt, John Gotti Jr, Rupert Murdoch, Billy Joel, and Charles Wang..late owner of the New York Islanders. 🤓 ... The More You Know ! 🌠

PLS

And the Quebec Nordiques. How'd that end up? A brain full of mush due to 310 concussions? Sick!

Everyone will in five years when he's the league MVP.

Parents who got married on Retard Island.

​@@zephyr9031nah he'll be retired like Nolan Patrick

His name should be Butter Hayes.

i think it s really good, and this is what is making me think it s not 100% value but the info was well kept.

otherwise they wouldnt get that much

Drysdale is gonna be a great player, only one full season but he picked up 32 points as a 19 year old

They got a second round pick too

Other than Jamie Drysdale? Philly had zero leverage dealing a kid who outright refused to sign with them. They got back a star in the making in Drysdale. You should be counting your lucky stars about this deal.

Maybe he found out about Kensington and doesn’t want to live in Philly. If I was a young potential star athlete I wouldn’t be HYPED at locking into a city with a staggering zombie population.

@@jonah2486 Kensington gets a lot of attention, but let's not play ignorant and ignore that pretty much every major US city has a part of it that's gotten horrible to be in. Heck some don't even need to be major cities.

@@MajoraOra64 spot on there are issues with most major cities in the USA and California has a mass exodus of people do to how bad it is falling apart.

@@jonah2486 Kensington always gets beaten over the head when people want to shit on Philly, but it is a completely avoidable area. You go to Kenso if you're lost or looking for that sort of stuff. Most Philly athletes live in Montgomery County or across the river in New Jersey around Voorhees or Cherry Hill. They'll never even drive through the bad areas on their way to the stadium or practice facilities. Most flyers players live in Jersey since that's where the practice rink is, they only come to Philly for games or to party.

So the defensive prospects in Anaheim's system are all going to be physical, punishing players? Think not. They had to give up something good to get something good.

Drysdale is among the best skaters in the league.

Stay put. We like you where you are.

Anaheim is young with full of promise.

@@vincentschmidt1240 that arbitration drama in the off season kinda has me on the fence.

It's apparently not because of Torts. He was a Pens fan growing up lol.

@@gabrielidusogie9189 what drama? arbitration is fairly common.

@@LivingNed doesn’t mean it doesn’t cause some tension. Players want to get paid, managers won’t pay them, player’s agents go find a team that will, also Anaheim could be stuck in a rebuild for awhile and Z might go to a team with cap space that is more farther along the Stanley Cup chase

Not top prospects. Its common for mediocre prospects who play all 4 years in NCAA. Gauthier is 1st top 5 pick to not sign since Blake Wheeler 20 yrs ago ...

@@alessandroscuderi7300 I mean just because a guy wasn't drafted top tier doesn't mean by the time he's ready to sign he's not a high end prospect. John Farinacci literally just did this (to Arizona again) last year. Over a point per game player who was the captain of an excellent team.

Agreed, like 110 %. You can say whatever you want about his motivations but it smacks of complete privilege and ego. It was when Lindros pulled it way back, and it is still just as shitty now, even though I feel like Lindros did it exclusively because the Nordiques owner was a piece of shit, which is a much better reason than whatever this clown has. Like 99% of other guys don't do this, it's just a select few jackasses.

The Canadian KZfaqrs don’t want to talk about it. There’s still salty they came in fifth, and the one team they absolutely didn’t want to win took home the gold.

He’s also lighting up the NCAA… I don’t think the Ducks just looked at the World Juniors only 🙄

@SangdaleDiscGolf you think after giving bedard the cup and the Calder with only 20 games h der his belt, people would learn kids cannot jump into a man's game and be automatic winners and roster players and picks aren't worth it.

Its not based on just 1 tournament ... Gauthier is a top 5 pick who has elite physical tools and is dominant in NCAA and lead USA in goals in world championships last year as a teenager. Drysdale has also done nothing at NHL yet. Gauthier's floor is like a 25 goal NHLer and has top line 40+ goal potential. Both r unproven with a lot of talent but Drysdale has injury problems and hasnt been as good as expected in NHL.

@@tylerdurden4006 What r u talking about? Drysdale is not an automatic winner or proven great NHLer. Hes only 21, has only played 18 games over last 2 seasons due injuries and hasnt been that good in NHL. Hes not some proven great NHLer. And Gauthier's floor is like a 2nd line player because hes a big, fast guy with elite shot. Both are really talented unproven young players with high upside.

Lol, wonder how many more weak and soft people will come whining bcoz I don't think the same as they do in a sport?

Gets to enjoy nice weather and doesn’t have to experience media or fan pressure, sounds like a dream.

I don't blame you. Hopefully you would take that time to learn and study the differences between: there, their and they're.

@one7decimal2eight irdgaf to be honest. Go preach elsewhere.

@@Vdoom777 you should care. Not caring about being ignorant is a horrible trait.

@one7decimal2eight oh look, 3 fellow mental midgtz gave you thumbs up. There are plenty of ijiyots with nothing better to think about, just like you.

@@one7decimal2eighthuh? Dude have you talked to a democrat? Lolol they must trigger you beyond reason! lol

No he won't. People seem to forget that Philly went through 3 coaches in 2 years before JT. None of them could get any traction. JT came in with a plan, and his system, taught it to the players and they are competitive now. That is coaching my friend.

If he even shows up lol maybe he doesn’t wanna play here in any capacity

If you don't want to live in Philly, you won't live in Philly...😀

Amazing insight. PA is ranked in the top places to live in the U.S. for healthcare, education and culture. And we have 3 playoff teams currently, and another one on the way.

I heard it faucon sux@@dannym7901

Shitty Philly fans? Didn't somebody throw a banana on the ice while Wayne Simmonds was playing in a preseason game in London, Ontario ? But people always remember that a snowball was thrown at Santa Claus in an Eagles game, an insignificant gesture.

Perfect example of someone hiding behind their keyboard.