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, due to limited NHL ice time and rules restricting his options.
Luchanko, by rule, is not allowed to play in the AHL, leaving the Flyers with the choice of having him play for the NHL team or returning him to juniors.
The Flyers were in a bit of a pickle with Luchanko.
The team is prioritizing development and wants Luchanko to play bigger minutes and refine his game. With an abundance of centers ahead of him, there wasn't a spot for Luchanko in the top nine.
- Luchanko was sent back to juniors to gain more experience and playing time.
- The Flyers are trying to win now and didn't have a spot for Luchanko in the top nine.
Author's summary: Flyers return Jett Luchanko to juniors for development.