The speedy Luchanko, who only turned 18 in August, has had a strong training camp. But is starting him out with the Flyers the best decision for his long-term development?

The likelihood for Luchanko, should he make the roster, is that he'll get a handful of NHL games in for the experience, then go back to Guelph with a to-do list of things to work on over the course of the junior season to bring to camp next summer.

Throughout the span of time between the NHL draft combine in May and Flyers development camp in early July, Jett Luchanko apparently shot up a full inch, going from five-foot-11 to an even six feet tall.

"Kevin Labanc has been a productive offensive player in this league for several years," Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell said. "He has an excellent shot and playmaking abi