Bold Cutter Gauthier Prediction Should Have Ducks Fans Buzzing originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Anaheim Ducks have spent the offseason building a more well-rounded team around multiple young players. Anaheim has spent years building up its system, and this team seems ready to strike this season.
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The Ducks want to go after a postseason spot, and this offseason could help things. But the overall development and growth of the young players will ultimately determine everything for them.
One of those players is Cutter Gauthier, who broke out last season by scoring 20 goals. The former fifth overall draft pick should be able to get even more playing time this season, which could see him take another step forward.
NHL writer Adam Gretz of Bleacher Report seems to be a big believer in Gauthier heading into the new season. Gretz is predicting that Gauthier will score 30 goals this season for the Ducks.
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If Gauthier is able to take that next step forward in terms of scoring, Anaheim should greatly benefit. The Ducks view him very highly, and it seems that Gauthier will be given all the chances to succeed this season.
With new head coach Joel Quenneville in the mix, the sky is the limit for Gauthier. Quenneville has a history of helping players thrive, as we all saw during his first few years with the Chicago Blackhawks years ago.
Gauthier won’t have to do everything himself either, since the Ducks have a loaded young team heading into the new season. Anaheim’s front office has worked hard to build this roster up, and the playoffs are directly in sight this year.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 5, 2025, where it first appeared.