Despite his notoriety, Gauthier is one of the best players outside of the NHL currently being a Hobey Baker finalist alongside projected 2024 1st overall pick Macklin Celebrini and 2021 4th rounder and Carolina Hurricanes prospect Jackson Blake.
During his final year with Boston College in the NCAA, Gauthier scored 38 goals and 27 assists for 65 points in only 41 games. He was also a leader with Team USA at the World Junior Championships scoring a tournament-leading 12 points in 7 games helping bring home the gold.