John Tortorella, coach of the Anaheim Ducks, has repeatedly refused to answer questions about Cutter Gauthier, a former Philadelphia Flyers draft pick who was traded to Anaheim last year. Tortorella expressed disinterest in discussing Gauthier, stating that he doesn't know him well and prefers to focus on other players.
Over the course of John Tortorella 's storied NHL coaching career, it's rare there's a dull moment with the press.Tortorella delivered another doozy on Friday after being asked about facing the Philadelphia Flyers ' former draft pick Cutter Gauthier in Saturday afternoon's date with the Anaheim Ducks .The Flyers head coach was prompted on his reaction to Gauthier having the game 'circled' on his calendar.'I don't give a s--- what he says.
The Flyers front office attempted to connect with Gauthier during the tournament but had trouble in their attempts to meet with him.'It was a long time coming,' Flyers general manager Daniel Briere said last January following the trade. 'It's been going on for a while. We tried to give him space. We tried to get in touch with him many times; they would not communicate as far as the Gauthier side.
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