Overview
- Luchanko was officially reassigned to Guelph on Oct. 27 after appearing in four of Philadelphia’s first eight games.
- He logged zero points, a minus-3 rating and averaged 8:58 of ice time with limited fourth-line usage under coach Rick Tocchet.
- Briere said the 19-year-old did not yet force his way into a top-nine NHL role and would benefit more from top-line minutes in junior.
- The Flyers considered a two-week AHL conditioning stint but rejected it due to the required five-game scratch and roster complications.
- Because CHL players under 20 cannot be assigned to the AHL, the OHL was his only destination this season, increasing the chance he joins Team Canada for the World Juniors.