Cutter Gauthier Scouting Report

Gauthier ends his college career at Boston College by producing 38G-27A in 41GP
He was the leading goal scorer in the NCAA
Gauthier has tasted success at every stop in his development. He was the leading scorer at the World Juniors in Sweden, at Christmas, and named to the tournament All-Star team - leading Team USA to Gold.
Gauthier can push the pace in open ice. He's very difficult to defend coming off the edge when entering the offensive zone at top speed - especially when considering his nearly 6'2 1/2 200lbs frame.
Gauthier is an elite shooter. He has a quick release. Pucks are on and off his stick in a hurry and he shoots it hard and accurately. He's a massive threat working the weak side flank on the power-play or cycling off the boards and taking the play to the middle of the ice.
Like and young goal scorer, there are times in games Gauthier needs to be more engaged defensively. It's not a hockey sense issue. He clearly understands where to go in all three zones - but he does tend to stop moving his feet at times on the back check and in small areas defending his zone.
Gauthier can play both the wing and the middle. He projects as a top line shooter / scoring forward at the NHL level. The bulk of his ice time will come at even strength and the PP.