Philadelphia Flyers' Top Prospect Jett Luchanko Misses Rookie Camp With Groin Injury

Jett Luchanko, the Philadelphia Flyers' 2024 first-round pick, did not participate in the team's 2025 rookie camp due to a lingering groin injury that has kept him out since the end of the AHL playoffs and development camp in July. The Flyers have described his absence as a precautionary measure, with expectations that he will be ready for the start of the main training camp next week. Despite concerns about the injury's duration, sources close to Luchanko maintain it is not serious and does not require surgery. Luchanko impressed last season by making the Flyers' roster as an 18-year-old, playing four NHL games, and contributing notably in the AHL playoffs, but his offseason training has been limited due to the injury. Meanwhile, his junior team, the Guelph Storm, appointed a new captain, signaling that they may not expect Luchanko to return to the OHL this season. The Flyers are focusing on his full recovery and development, with the possibility of him pushing for an NHL roster spot this fall once healthy.