Cutter Gauthier’s first full NHL season offered Anaheim Duck fans a glimpse of his potential. The 2022 fifth-overall pick scored 20 goals and added 23 assists for 43 points, all while averaging just 14 minutes per game. With Leo Carlsson as his likely centre this year, expectations are climbing quickly.

Cutter Gauthier Point Projection for the 2025-26 Season

To estimate what comes next, we built a projection model that combines usage rates, expected goals, and a 10,000-season Monte Carlo simulation. This approach allows us to balance his rookie numbers with Anaheim’s depth chart realities, giving us both a median expectation and realistic high and low-end outcomes.

The Role and Ice Time Factor

One of the biggest changes for Gauthier in 2025–26 will be ice time. Last season, he played o

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