The game also featured the first matchup by former Flyers first-round draft pick Cutter Gauthier, who requested a trade from the organization before playing a single game at the NHL level.Speaking of former first-round draft picks,

NHL fans may have noticed Saturday's game between the Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks has been getting enhanced attention online.

In recent years, and especially in the last few months, we have seen several hopefuls from the American circuit, whether from the NCAA,ask their NHL club to be traded. Indeed, several young players have changed addresses after requesting a trade from the team that drafted them.