John Tortorella torches journalist over Kevin Hayes-Cutter Gauthier report: ‘I call bullst’
Flyers head coach John Tortorella wasnt happy about a report that Kevin Hayes had a hand in the rift between Cutter Gauthier and the team, and he let the media member behind the claim know it on Wednesday night, going as far as to call the whole thing “bulls–t.”
Gauthier, the fifth overall pick in 2022, was traded to the Ducks earlier this week after the prospect informed the Flyers he had no intention of signing with the organization.
In an episode of Flyers podcast Snow the Goalie,” co-host Anthony SanFilippo said a source in the Flyers’ organization suggested that the situation had Kevin Hayes fingerprints are all over this and that he played a part in the issues between Philadelphia and Gauthier.
He later wrote for the blog Crossing Broad that Hayes — who was traded to the Blues this summer after four seasons with the Flyers — was very influential with Gauthier.
That report, which Hayes denied and called “100 percent false” to The Athletic, created issues, including the now-Blues forward receiving death threats, which led to Tortorella calling out SanFilippo on Wednesday after the Flyers beat the Canadiens, 3-2.
Is the guy here that caused Kevin Hayes a problem? Torts asked at first.
Here's John Tortorella UNLOADING about the Kevin Hayes report. #Flyerspic.twitter.com/vecN6KvK20
— Flyers Nation (@FlyersNation) January 11, 2024When SanFilippo acknowledged he was in fact present, Tortorella went off.
Are you kidding me? You think Kevin Hayes is going to do something like that? Tortorella said. Its bullst. It pisses me off that you guys throw that st around and it affects someones life. Kevin and I had a problem, we couldnt come to an agreement on how to play. Thats a good man. Thats a good man and what you said is going to stay with him.
Thats what you guys dont understand and youre going to sit there and say you have the right sources. I call bullst.
3John Tortorella was not happy with the reporter.SanFilippo addressed the postgame press conference tongue-lashing on X shortly after it occurred.
Well, Torts just lit me up in his press conference about Kevin Hayes. Completely unprompted. That ought to be a joy for everyone for the next couple days, he wrote.
After the trade, Hayes commented on Instagram that SanFilippo is a fking clown and making st up.
In later interviews, Hayes revealed that he was also receiving death threats from upset fans based off of SanFilippos reporting.
3Kevin Hayes #12 of the St. Louis Blues skates during the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes. NHLI via Getty ImagesAt first, it didnt really seem like a big deal, Hayes told The Athletic. But just the st thats come from the aftermath, people with death threats, people want my family dead, people happy my brothers dead, its just crazy stuff coming out.
Hayes’ brother, Jimmy, died at 31 years old in 2021.
Angry fans have also been harassing Gauthier following the trade, sending him threatening messages on social media, he revealed in a conference call with reporters Wednesday.
A 19-year-old kid getting a lot of death threats and a bunch of thousands and thousands of people reaching out and just saying some pretty poor things that I wouldnt wish upon my worst enemy, its pretty tough to see, obviously, Gauthier said, per The Athletic.
3Cutter Gauthier was traded to the Ducks earlier this week. TT News Agency/TT NYHETSBYRN/AFP via Getty ImagesGauthier has been a standout for Boston College this season, scoring 23 points in 17 games in his sophomore year.
He also helped lead the United States to gold at this year’s IIHF World Junior Championship, notching two goals and 10 assists in seven games.
How many decks are used in poker?
In most popular poker variants, such as Texas Hold'em and Omaha, a standard deck of 52 playing cards is used. Each deck contains four suits (hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades) and consists of 13 ranks (Ace, 2 through 10, and the face cards: Jack, Queen, and King).
What is the bonus code for WPT Global Poker 2023?
The best bonus code for WPT Global is WPT777. By entering the bonus code, players will get a welcome bonus 100% up to $1,200 on the first deposit. The minimum deposit is $20.
What is the best WPT Global bonus code?
Use the WPT Global bonus code WPT777 when registering to get a 100% deposit bonus up to $1200 plus a $100 No Deposit poker bonus.
