Flyers Trade Cutter Gauthier to Ducks for Jamie Drysdale

Unexpected move sees Flyers' No. 2 prospect swapped for top young defenseman amid Gauthier's refusal to sign with Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Flyers have traded Cutter Gauthier, their No. 2 prospect, to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for top young defenseman Jamie Drysdale and a second-round pick in 2025.
Gauthier had previously expressed his unwillingness to sign with the Flyers and had been absent from development camp over the summer.
Drysdale, a 21-year-old right-shot defenseman, is known for his strong skating ability, poise under pressure, and vision with the puck.
While Drysdale has shown potential as a puck-mover and offensive zone distributor, he is considered a work in progress defensively.
The Flyers' general manager, Danny Brière, has described the trade as 'a long time coming' and expressed respect for Gauthier's decision.