June 19, 2026

Tanner Laczynski, a Flyers prospect growing into a pro at Ohio State

When many think of forwards in the Flyers’ pipeline, names like Morgan Frost, Joel Farabee and Isaac Ratcliffe come to mind. Here’s a name that should be on everyone’s radar for 2019-20: Tanner Laczynski. Why? Because the 21-year-old center isn’t all that far away. His game oozes with pro readiness, from his size (6-1/193) to his shot and, most notably, his preparation. College has done him well. And at Ohio State, a big senior season awaits Laczynski, one filled with motivating factors and a potential run at the Hobey Baker Memorial Award (top college player). Forget that sixth-round label; he’ll be a guy to watch among all Flyers prospects. “The biggest thing for Tanner is he trains like a pro,” Ohio State head coach Steve Rohlik said Monday in a phone interview with NBC Sports Philadelphia. “He’s our hardest worker every day in practice, he’s not easy to practice against,…

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