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They have 4 legit NHL centers, but getting the most possible talent into the Top 9 means flipping one to wing or one injury means you’re down to three. That puts Abols or Luchanko into the 4C slot. Center has been upgraded but the situation is still a little dodgy. Not as dodgy as the D, but dodgy. If Luchanko can step up, win a job and stick, it clears a lot up. If he doesn’t, it’s not the end of the world but it looks like the best option.
– What would you do if you were the GM regardless of the pre-season. Unless of course he is just completely lights out.
– Mentioned this before, why wouldn’t they give some consideration to have him play in Europe.
– Would the ECHL even be a possibility?
As pointed out, what would be best isn’t an option.
I really don’t think he’s any more ready for the NHL game now than he was at the start of last season, and it’s hard to develop a player at the NHL level if he’s only seeing 10-12 minutes a night, especially if he’s not playing in every game. There’s a lot of potential for a black eye this front office really can’t afford right now… question is, can they resist the temptation?
While having him play in the juniors isn’t really going to benefit him either, this really comes off as a lose/lose situation in terms of Luchanko’s development.
He is not good enough for the NHL. Going back to juniors may do more harm than good.
Send him to Europe to play in Kappenen or Kimmos organization. Though doubt that will happen as that would require thinking outside the box.
As pointed out, what would be best isn’t an option.
I really don’t think he’s any more ready for the NHL game now than he was at the start of last season, and it’s hard to develop a player at the NHL level if he’s only seeing 10-12 minutes a night, especially if he’s not playing in every game. There’s a lot of potential for a black eye this front office really can’t afford right now… question is, can they resist the temptation?
While having him play in the juniors isn’t really going to benefit him either, this really comes off as a lose/lose situation in terms of Luchanko’s development.
