Flyers Coach Criticizes Reporter Over Trade Controversy

Cutter Gauthier and Kevin Hayes Deny Report's Claims Amid Death Threats

Philadelphia Flyers coach John Tortorella publicly criticized a reporter, Anthony SanFilippo, for suggesting that former Flyers player Kevin Hayes influenced Cutter Gauthier's decision to leave the team.
Cutter Gauthier, a top prospect, was traded from the Flyers to the Anaheim Ducks after expressing his desire not to play for the Flyers.
Both Gauthier and Hayes have denied the report, with Hayes stating that he has received death threats following the publication of SanFilippo's claims.
Gauthier has also received death threats following the trade, but has not yet disclosed the specific reasons for his decision to leave the Flyers.
Despite the controversy, Gauthier is looking forward to playing for the Ducks and has expressed excitement about his future with the team.