The Philadelphia Flyers have put pen to paper with their first-round decide of the 2024 NHL Draft because the workforce announced it had signed ahead Jett Luchanko to a three-year, entry-level contract. Luchanko was the thirteenth general decide of final week’s draft and the Flyers group didn’t appear comfy letting him stroll away from the workforce’s growth camp with out a deal in place.
Luchanko’s instant attribute every time he hits the ice is his power. Throughout his time within the Ontario Hockey League with the Guelph Storm Luchanko is persistently seen tailing opposition gamers with the puck and transitioning the play into offense. All through his second 12 months within the Storm program, Luchanko scored 20 targets and 74 factors in 68 video games whereas main his workforce in all main offensive classes.
Although he persistently steals pucks from his opponents, Luchanko seems to be of their good graces as he received the OHL’s William Hanley Trophy because the league’s most sportsmanlike participant. Exterior of the common season, Luchanko has been unable to generate a lot playoff manufacturing as he’s tallied 4 assists over 10 postseason contests all through his main junior profession. The younger ahead is sure to return to Guelph for the 2024-25 OHL season as he may nonetheless use some seasoning earlier than turning skilled.
Luchanko additionally has some expertise on the worldwide stage as he suited up for Staff Canada within the 2024 Beneath-18 World Junior Championships. The London, Ontario native shortly grew to become one of many high gamers within the event as he scored two targets and 7 factors in seven video games en path to Staff Canada profitable their first gold medal because the event in 2021.