Flyers’ Prospects Expected to Be in the CHL for 2025-26

A few days ago, we looked at the Flyers’ prospects that are playing in the NCAA next season. Now, it’s time to look at which of their prospects are expected to be in the CHL next season.

Of course, in the CHL, there are three leagues: the Ontario Hockey League, the Western Hockey League, and the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.

This coming season, the Flyers are expected to have six of their prospects playing in the CHL, including two in the OHL, two in the WHL, and two in the QMJHL. Of the six, the Flyers have four forwards–though most project to be centers–and two defensemen.

Four of the six players in the CHL are all 6’4″ or taller, and the other two come in at 5’11”. According to Elite Prospects, the Flyers even have a top-30 affiliated prospect in the CHL as well.

So, who are the prospects, and what should be the expectations for them this season?

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Flyers’ Prospects in the OHL

It’s not hard by now to guess who the Flyers’ two representatives in the OHL are. Both centers, Jett Luchanko, the No. 30 prospect in EP’s latest rankings, and Jack Nesbitt, are expected to return to their junior clubs in the OHL—Luchanko to the Guelph Storm, and Nesbitt to the Windsor Spitfires.

They would have been joined by Porter Martone, the No. 4 drafted prospect, who played for the Brampton Steelheads before pivoting to Michigan State.

The term “expected” is important here, because Luchanko certainly has a good chance to make the NHL roster as he does to go back to the OHL. It’s about a toss-up at the moment. To me, his chances took a hit after the acquisitions of Trevor Zegras and Christian Dvorak.

His only options, since he is still only 19 (literally turned 19 today), are to make the NHL or return to Guelph. Barring anything absurd happening at camp, the OHL might just be his best option for playing time. A return to Guelph would give Luchanko the chance to become a more refined offensive player, adding to his already NHL-level defense.

Nesbitt has a lot of all-around refinement to do. He’ll have the chance to be the main guy on Windsor this year, which should certainly help. A big step forward from Nesbitt’s 64 points (25 goals and 39 assists) in 65 games should be the expectations.

A Pair at Red Deer (WHL)

The Flyers’ two prospects in the WHL both play for the Red Deer Rebels. The towering Rebels duo of Matthew Gard and Luke Vlooswyk were both selected by the Flyers in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Gard, a 6’5″ center, is not much of a scorer, but more of a lockdown defender. There is a lot to like about him as a prospect, like his size, skating, and workhorse ability. Obviously, his offensive abilities need some improvement if he is going to make the NHL someday, which is why remaining at Red Deer is perfect for Gard.

His teammate, Luke Vlooswyk, is a 6’5″ RHD with a unique combination of size, speed, and mobility. For a big man, his skating ability shines. Vlooswyk uses that ability to force opponents to the wall, where his size and physicality come to use.

The expectation for both should not be as much focused on their offense, but on their defensive ability.

Flyers’ Prospects in the Q

Lastly, the Flyers have two prospects in the QMJHL. Spencer Gill, drafted in the second round in 2024, has become a quick riser in the Flyers’ farm system. He has had an all-around impressive summer, and is making his name known.

Gill is a 6’4″ RHD, who uses his size and strength to be a dominating physical presence. He also possesses elite playmaking ability, which allows him to rack up assists and score on his own. He missed the end of last season with an ankle injury and was traded from Rimouski to the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada. With a full season ahead for Gill, expect a big year from the 19-year-old defenseman.

Lastly, 2025 6th round pick, Nathan Quinn, will play his final year in the QMJHL for the Quebec Ramparts. He is set to attend Northeastern University for the 2026-27 season.

Quinn, a 5’11” center, is entering his second full season in the QMJHL. Last season, he tallied 17 goals and 29 assists for 46 points in 54 games. He is an undersized, but point-producing center. Quinn could be a possible late-round steal for the Flyers.

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