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" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "He scored 20 goals with 54 assists for 74 points in 68 games with the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). In four playoff games, Luchanko had three assists. " } }, { "id": "kodxwgs1-j8hqvqde", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/CHLHockey/status/1805332064130285896", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1805332064130285896", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "He led a middling Storm team in points after Boston Bruins’ center Matthew Poitras left the team, being named the OHL's Most Sportsmanlike Player." } }, { "id": "sabl2os6-jobn4u0a", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/OHLHockey/status/1802447306031284586", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1802447306031284586", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello loves born leaders. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Luchank also represented Team Canada at the U-18 World Juniors, recording two goals and five assists for seven points in seven games to help his country win the gold medal." } }, { "id": "r7ecpu9v-by9dci9p", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/IIHFHockey/status/1783532049631965348", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1783532049631965348", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Luchanko’s offensive game starts with his skating. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Modern form and acceleration help him carry the puck through the neutral zone and retrieve it effectively. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "According to EliteProspects, Luchanko’s presence on the ice “increases the pace of the game two-fold.” He combines stickhandling with his excellent skating to protect the puck, especially along the boards and in transition. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "As reported by McKeen’s Hockey director of scouting, Brock Otten, Luchanko is an “extremely intelligent player” with a high-end vision. He already excels in the defensive zone at 17 years old, which is complemented by his skating and high compete level. Luchanko is already strong offensively, especially as a passer, but he still has another level to unlock through his skills." } }, { "id": "2b9elylr-dn76892g", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/OHLHockey/status/1720967010215973019", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1720967010215973019", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "For many scouts and organizations, Luchanko is ranked as a late first-round pick. Some are more keen, putting Luchanko around the lottery range, while others place him in the second round. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "A team may select him before the Islanders can at No. 20, but the general consensus is that he will likely be available.’" } }, { "id": "lbxg30w6-xwxjvki0", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/OHLHockey/status/1763780482402033774", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1763780482402033774", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Why would Luchanko be a good option for the Islanders?" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " First off, Luchanko is a center. While he may end up a winger at the NHL level, it is better to have a possible center than a less versatile forward. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Islanders’ prospect pool is in need of center depth after 2023 2nd-round pick Danny Nelson. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Luchanko has a high floor, as his excellent compete level, strong skating, and two-way game should ensure a future in the NHL. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "While Luchanko’s numbers may not break the charts at the moment, he has the high-end attributes to improve his offense. Luchanko has yet to fully translate his speed into opportunities, but at just 17 years old, the center can improve. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Islanders organization also fits Luchanko, who works hard in each zone and leaves it all out there—key values of the Islanders’ current “identity.”" } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "TOP STORIES", "level": 2 } } ] }

Islanders First-Round Draft Pick Possibility: Jett Luchanko