Few expected prospect center Jett Luchanko to make Philadelphia’s roster in training camp but his training camp performance allowed him to do exactly that. However, the team has decided that returning to junior is the best move for development; the team announced that they’ve assigned him to OHL Guelph. GM Daniel Briere released the following statement on the move:
The decision to send Jett back is something we strongly believe is the right path for him and his development. His work-ethic, preparedness and play during training camp and preseason was something we were extremely impressed with and felt he earned the right to make our roster and start the season with us. Ultimately, we feel it is more valuable for Jett to be put in the best possible position to prepare himself for an NHL career, and right now that is with his team in Guelph.
The 18-year-old had a strong showing with the Storm last season, notching 20 goals and 54 assists in 68 regular season games along with three assists in four playoff appearances. That had him rated by many outlets as a first-round pick outside of the lottery. But the Flyers felt differently about his upside, ultimately selecting him 13th overall, signing him to an entry-level contract less than two weeks later.
Luchanko got into four preseason games with Philadelphia, picking up two assists and playing his way onto the opening roster. He suited up in four regular season contests as well – making him the youngest player in the league – but was held off the scoresheet while playing just over 14 minutes per game on average. However, after being scratched for three of their seven games, it seemed likely that he’d eventually return to junior where he can play significant minutes in all situations and push for a spot at the World Juniors in December.
Since Luchanko won’t get into ten or more NHL contests this season, his contract won’t officially begin this season after all and he will still have three years remaining on it with a slightly lower cap hit heading into 2025-26. The Flyers now have one vacancy on their active roster and can either promote someone from AHL Lehigh Valley to fill it or operate with 22 players for the time being.
Another mistake from this administration is that the kid was drafted too soon and kept too long with the team.
What’s the name of the player you’ve developed into an NHLer?
Can you describe me Jet Luchanko his draft year?
Exactly what I thought, you dont know what you are talking about. Luchanko is a really really good skater, but for the upside, not a lot, A guy like this should be drafted end of the first, beginning of two like he was listed on many list. It would be best if you let those king of kid develop their upside in the minor, otherwise, with the 13e overall, you will just get a fourth-line energy player.
I’ll answer your question after you answer mine.
Too late, I’ve answered for you
Then I’ll answer for you. You’ve developed zero NHLers, AHLers, ECHLers, but you’ve decided since you watch a highlight package on YouTube you have a greater ability than a pro teams entire front office and scout team.
You’re delusional.
And who cares except the bully who wants to prevent the other from talking here?
There is no need to be an astronaut to speak about the moon.
There is no need to be a hydrologist to speak about water.
You a trying to use an authority argument which is not relevant especially here, it is a place for hockey fans to comment, there are no GMs here, and everyone knows it probably except you. If we had to be GMs to talk here, no one would talk here and PHR would close because of a 32-person market.
You did not add any argument related to the topic. You are just attacking my person. So it reveals how you are weak in that topic, you don’t know what you are talking about and I’ve proved it.
So you are a bully and your place is on another forum, but here on PHR we are free to talk Mister Bully.
Good Bye!
NB please moderators don’t erase his comments, to show the subscribers how to answer a bully.
Dishing it out but can’t take it. The all too common snowflake victim of society. You claim that I don’t know what I’m talking about, but you do. You can dismiss the Flyers and Jett, but no one can dismiss you.
And telling the mods what to do. You definitely see yourself as the main character.
Girls, please take your spat outside. You can rejoin the forum when you are ready to behave.
He is still going to get a full year in the minors after getting a taste of the NHL and doesn’t cost him a year of control. Flyers aren’t cup contenders so they had nothing to lose. You do have a strong opinion on such a minor thing here.
At least he was fun to watch, unlike 19 other players on the roster.. I mean, I’m kidding, but man are they looking bad so far. Luchanko was fun, but this makes sense. I feel like taking him 13th could pan out just fine in time. Guy looks promising.