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Flyers’ prospects Jett Luchanko and Nikita Grebenkin are both entering the lineup for tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center (7 p.m. ET puck drop).
This marks their season debuts, with Grebenkin also making his official Flyers debut after being acquired from Toronto last March. Quick Lineup Updates:
- In: Samuel Ersson (starting goalie), Jett Luchanko (C), Nikita Grebenkin (LW/RW)
- Out: Rodrigo Abols (C/LW), Nicolas Deslauriers (LW)
Projected Lines (per latest morning skate reports)
| Line | Forwards |
|---|---|
| 1st | Matvei Michkov – Trevor Zegras – Travis Konecny |
| 2nd | Owen Tippett – Sean Couturier – Tyson Foerster |
| 3rd | Bobby Brink – Christian Dvorak – Noah Cates |
| 4th | Jett Luchanko – Garnet Hathaway – Nikita Grebenkin |
Background on the Players
- Jett Luchanko (19, C, #17): Flyers’ 2024 first-round pick (13th overall). He impressed in limited NHL time last season and training camp but was a healthy scratch for the Oct. 9 opener vs. Florida. Expect him on the fourth line with veteran protection from Hathaway to ease his transition.
- Nikita Grebenkin (21, LW/RW, #29): Acquired from Toronto in the 2025 trade deadline deal for a package including Ryan Strome. He shone in preseason (strong showings vs. Boston and New Jersey) and was also a healthy scratch in Game 1. This is his chance to build on AHL success (28 points in 50 games last year with Toronto Marlies/Lehigh Valley Phantoms).
The Flyers (0-1-0) are looking to bounce back after a 3-2 loss to Florida, and coach Rick Tocchet emphasized giving the young guys ice time post-loss.
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Cough Flyers Acquire Nikita Grebenkin and 2027 First Round Pick from Toronto for Scott Laughton, 2025 Fourth Round Pick, and 2027 Sixth Round Pick.
Cough No Ryan Strome.
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