{"id":622265,"date":"2026-07-14T09:30:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T09:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/622265\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T09:30:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T09:30:20","slug":"jett-luchanko-is-slated-to-start-is-pro-career-with-the-phantoms-after-having-core-surgery-%e2%96%ba-flyers-nitty-gritty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/622265\/","title":{"rendered":"Jett Luchanko is slated to start Is Pro career with the Phantoms after having core surgery \u25ba FLYERS NITTY GRITTY"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Jett Luchanko (Flyers\u2019 2024 1st-round pick, 13th overall) underwent a core muscle procedure\/surgery roughly a month ago (around early June 2026).<\/p>\n

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This addressed a lower-body\/core issue that had been lingering for about 1\u20132 years (often described as a groin-related problem). He missed the on-ice portions of Developmental Camp (For a second straight year) because of it, but was expected to resume skating shortly afterward and be ready for Training Camp. <\/p>\n

Context on his assignment\/situation<\/p>\n

Luchanko has aged out of junior hockey (OHL) and is expected to compete for an NHL roster spot, but given his development path and the injury history, he is likely slated to start the 2026\u201327 season with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Flyers\u2019 AHL affiliate) for more consistent playing time and to continue building strength\/pro-level experience.
\nHe has prior AHL experience with the Phantoms (including playoffs) and has split time between the Flyers, OHL teams (Guelph\/Brantford), and the AHL in recent seasons.<\/p>\n

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This aligns with typical prospect handling for a young forward working through nagging injuries while transitioning fully to pro hockey. Flyers fans and media have noted communication around his injuries can be opaque, but the procedure appears to have resolved the long-term issue.<\/p>\n

Hope the surgery gives him a clean bill of health going forward. Be patient with Luchanko, at least until December or January, core surgery is not easy to come back from right away. It\u2019s going to take some time to get back to full health. <\/p>\n

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Jamey Baskow<\/a><\/p>\n

Flyers and Phantoms hockey writer. Passionate about all things hockey, to include the Reading Royals, and Delaware Thunder. Temple Alum<\/p>\n

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