The Philadelphia Flyers faced a tough situation when Cutter Gauthier, their 2022 fifth-overall pick, refused to sign. They traded him to Anaheim for Jamie Drysdale and a 2025 second-round pick.
Flyers GM Danny Briere expressed disappointment, noting Gauthier initially wanted to be a Flyer but later changed his mind. Similarly, the Winnipeg Jets may face a significant challenge if Rutger McGroarty, their 2022 first-round pick, decides to return to Michigan for a third season, sparking intense trade rumors.
