Gauthier says he has received death threats in aftermath of Flyers trade
After being dealt to the Anaheim Ducks Monday in a move that caught the hockey world by surprise, former Philadelphia Flyers prospect Cutter Gauthier met with reporters on Wednesday for the first time since the trade.
This is completely and utterly unacceptable. It would be completely unacceptable even if it were only Gauthier–a 19-year-old kid–who was getting the threats, but it’s also Kevin Hayes, who was rumored to have maybe influenced Gauthier’s decision.
Philadelphia, sometimes you’re wonderful, but at times like this you’re horrifying.
Flyers’ Tortorella blasts report on Gauthier trade
Flyers coach John Tortorella lashed out at a reporter for a report that former Philadelphia forward Kevin Hayes was partially behind the reason top prospect Cutter Gauthier wanted off the team.
I’m not comfortable agreeing this vehemently with Tortorella.
On to less enraging news.
Nylander of Maple Leafs leads fan voting for 2024 NHL All-Star Game | NHL.com
Balloting for final 12 players continues through Thursday via NHL.com/vote, X and NHL App
Voting for the ASG ends today.
Canadiens served wake-up call as identity goes missing in loss to Flyers
Credit the Philadelphia Flyers, who deserved to beat the Montreal Canadiens after dominating them in each of the four periods played, and in the shootout on Wednesday.
I always wonder about those “identity goes missing” headlines. Did someone call them the Montreal Wanderers? Run up suspicious purchases with the team credit card?
Jones anchors Maple Leafs in goal, helps spark defensive turnaround | NHL.com
Veteran thrives with Woll sidelined, Samsonov out of mix
Fun debate: is a goalie part of the defense?
NHLPA initiates mental health education plan
Whenever Blake Wheeler endured mental health challenges in his hockey career, he felt better when he talked about them and sought help.
Honestly, something like this sounds like a great idea. I hope it proves to be one.
Bedard out 6-8 weeks for Blackhawks after surgery for broken jaw | NHL.com
Rookie forward will be ‘well taken care of,’ coach says
Yikes.
Edmonton’s Iron Horse: Draisaitl the next big Canadian contract to watch
He’s a Top 5 player in the NHL — we’d say Top 3 — as handsome as he is skilled. Now that William Nylander has signed in Toronto — with due respect to pending RFA Elias Pettersson in Vancouver — Draisaitl’s is the next big contract watch in Canadian hockey circles.
The man is going to get paid.
Reports: Perry meets with NHL commish Bettman
Corey Perry met with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman this week and remains eligible to sign with any team, according to multiple reports.
Hm.
Ovechkin of Capitals hosts ASHA hockey clinic for 7th time | NHL.com
Forward enjoys giving ‘smile and a memory’ to players with disabilities
This sounds like a great program, and I think it’s cool that someone as big a star as Ovechkin is involved with it.
