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Inside the Cutter Gauthier vs. Flyers drama that led to trade

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The Philadelphia Flyers traded forward Cutter Gauthier to the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night in exchange for defenseman Jamie Drysdale and a second-round selection in the 2025 NHL draft.

It was a straightforward transaction. How the Flyers ended up dealing one of their top prospects is a bit more complicated -- and contentious.

Let's piece together some answers to the many burning questions that persist after Monday's shocking trade.

Who is Cutter Gauthier?

Let's start with his almost-too-awesome-for-hockey name.