Flyers Prospect Jett Luchanko Finding His Stride in Brantford
Jett Luchanko is starting to look exactly like the player the Philadelphia Flyers hoped they were getting when they selected him 13th overall in the 2024 NHL Draft. After a midseason trade that sent him from the Guelph Storm to the Brantford Bulldogs back in November, the young center is settling in-and heating up-on one of the OHL’s top teams.
In his latest performance, Luchanko delivered a statement game against his former club. Facing Guelph for the first time since the trade, he put up a goal and two assists in a 4-2 win, showing both poise and purpose against familiar faces. It was the kind of night that not only fills up the stat sheet but also signals a player growing into his role.
And this isn’t just a one-off. Luchanko has been stringing together a strong run of form lately.
Over his last three games, he’s recorded seven points-two goals and five assists-on 12 shots. That’s production with pace and precision, and it’s coming at the right time for a Bulldogs squad that’s pushing hard down the stretch.
Zooming out, Luchanko now has 20 points (5 goals, 15 assists) in 21 games since joining Brantford, along with a +13 rating. That’s a solid turnaround for a player who, not long ago, had just 15 points through 19 games. The recent surge suggests he’s not just adjusting to a new team-he’s thriving in it.
What’s driving the uptick? Confidence, clearly.
Luchanko looks more assertive with the puck, more in sync with his linemates, and more comfortable in high-leverage moments. Playing on a team like Brantford-arguably the best in the OHL this season-certainly helps.
The Bulldogs are deep, skilled, and structured, giving Luchanko the kind of environment where a young, high-IQ player can flourish.
For Flyers fans keeping tabs on their top prospect, this is exactly what you want to see. Luchanko’s skating has always been a strength, but now he’s pairing that with vision, timing, and an increasing willingness to drive the play. He’s not just fitting into Brantford’s lineup-he’s helping lead it.
There’s still plenty of season left, but if this stretch is any indication, Luchanko is trending in the right direction. He’s finding his groove, producing in key moments, and showing signs of the two-way, playmaking center the Flyers believe can be a big part of their future.