Flyers Send Jett Luchanko Back to Juniors
The Philadelphia Flyers have returned 19-year-old Jett Luchanko to his junior team, Guelph of the OHL, to play more minutes and refine his game.
Due to limited NHL ice time and restrictive rules, the Flyers opted to prioritize Luchanko's development over keeping him with the team.
The Flyers were in a bit of a pickle with Luchanko. The 19-year-old, by rule, isn't allowed to play in the AHL.
- Luchanko was not allowed to play in the AHL due to his age.
- The Flyers are trying to win now and do not have a spot for Luchanko in the top nine.
The Flyers had given Luchanko an opportunity to earn a spot, but skeptics argue that the team's abundance of centers would always be ahead of him.
Author's summary: Flyers send Luchanko back to juniors for development.