Jett Luchanko traded by the Guelph Storm

Flyers’ prospect Jett Luchanko was traded today (November 24, 2025) within the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). The 19-year-old center was moved from the Guelph Storm to the Brantford Bulldogs in exchange for 17-year-old forward Layne Gallacher and multiple draft picks (reportedly three second-rounders, three third-rounders, and two fourth-rounders).

• Trade Announcement: First reported by TSN’s Jeff Marek, with confirmation from multiple OHL insiders and Flyers-focused outlets.
• Why Now?: The Storm were recently awarded hosting rights for the 2027 Memorial Cup, shifting their focus to a long-term rebuild around younger prospects (eligible for 2026-2027 NHL Drafts). Luchanko, as their top asset and a 2024 NHL first-round pick, became expendable. Rumors had been swirling for weeks, including an earlier near-deal to the Windsor Spitfires.
• Luchanko’s Fit in Brantford: The Bulldogs are the OHL’s top team (18-0-4-1 record), making them favorites for this season’s playoffs and a strong Memorial Cup contender. This move gives Luchanko a chance to play on a stacked roster, boost his development, and showcase for Team Canada at the 2026 World Juniors.
• His Stats This Season: 2 goals and 15 assists (17 points) in 11 games with Guelph, leading the team in scoring.

Background on Luchanko:

• NHL Draft: Selected 13th overall by the Flyers in 2024 (after trading down from 12th with Minnesota for a 2025 third-round pick).
• 2024-25 Season: Split time between Flyers (4 NHL games, 0 points), Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL; 3 assists in 9 regular-season games, 6 assists in 7 playoff games), and Guelph (21 goals, 56 points in 46 OHL games).
• 2025-26: Made Flyers’ opening roster but was returned to Guelph on October 27 after limited bottom-six minutes (0 points in 8 games). Scouting reports praise his speed, two-way play, and potential as a middle-six center despite his 5’11” frame.

This is a junior-level trade only—Luchanko remains Flyers property and is seen as a key part of their prospect pipeline. Expect him to thrive in Brantford and return to Philly for 2026-27 training camp.

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