We\u2019re back with our Philadelphia Flyers mailbag 3.0! <\/p>\n
This time around, we answer questions about Jett Luchanko and his position, the locker room vibe, as well as if there could be growing frustration. <\/p>\n
Let\u2019s get into it! <\/p>\n
Read More: Flyers Mailbag 2.0: Tocchet; Prospect ETAs; 2026 NHL Draft<\/a><\/p>\n GMAN asked: Will the recent change from 3C to 1RW and the subsequent increase with points production with Jett Luchanko change where he ends up with the Flyers?<\/p>\n I don\u2019t think this move is anything more than just trying to keep Luchanko out of a bottom six role. The depth that Brantford has at center is insane. In all honesty, Jett is probably their third best center, but that is not a knock. They have Jake O\u2019Brien, who was a top 10 pick in 2025, and Caleb Malhorta, who is likely to be one of the top centers in 2026.<\/p>\n To me, this move is just to make sure he is playing alongside equal talent. I am less concerned about his ability to play center than I am about his production. Watching him in the NHL, it\u2019s clear Luchanko is a capable center, he just could not find his offense. <\/p>\n While I would certainly prefer if Luchanko was a top-six center, I\u2019d much rather have him playing a top-six role rather than as a center in the bottom six. <\/p>\n Denis asked: How does the current locker room atmosphere or \u201cteam vibe\u201d differ this season under Tocchet compared to last season under Torts?<\/p>\n I know coaching changes can bring a culture shock, but I am under the belief that it\u2019s the people in the room that change the vibe. \u2018<\/p>\n My time covering the team in person started in January of Tortorella\u2019s final season, so I had about three months to observe and get the feel of the \u201cteam vibe\u201d under Tortorella. Much of the good still feels the same. Wins are still loud and fun, and losses are quiet. <\/p>\n This year, I have seen a lot more immediate accountability after losses. By that, I mean players have conversations away from media scrums discussing what they could have done differently, and how they can improve. It\u2019s a very encouraging thing for such a young team to be doing that. <\/p>\n I mentioned how I believe that it\u2019s the players that change the vibe. Trevor Zegras has been one of them. He seems to be at the center of everything, whether it be his friendships with Jamie Drysdale, Cam York, Christian Dvorak, and Travis Konecny. Or even taking in Denver Barkey as a roommate to get him out of a hotel. On many occasions, Zegras is at the center of the postgame improvement conversations. <\/p>\n Just as last year, you can tell how close the team is. I\u2019d say the biggest difference between this year and last year is that the voices are a little louder this year. But again, when you add a personality like Zegras to the group, that\u2019s expected.<\/p>\n