Porter Martone Joins Flyers, Eyes Playoff Spot

0:00It's March 30th. NHL news today starts now. AI powered and game ready. I'm Corey with the story. 19-year-old forward. Porter-Martone just signed a three-year entry-level deal with the Philadelphia Flyers after a standout freshman season at Michigan State. The number six pick from the 2025 NHL draft led his team with 25 goals and 50 points in 35 games. Now he's eyeing a spot on the Flyers roster as they chased the playoffs. His college year wrapped up with a tough four-three overtime loss to Wisconsin in the NCAA regionals but Martone saw it as the perfect time to level up. He jumped at the chance to join Philly for their late season push calling it a no-brainer move right after the Spartans bowed out. Martone credits Michigan State coach Adam Nightingale and the staff returning him into a pro-ready player. He matured big time on and off the ice building winning habits and a stronger mindset. That college grind helped him find his game playing tough in front of the net and ramping up his speed.

1:03Physically he bulked up from 198 pounds to 210 on his six-foot-three frame dropping body fat while packing on. Muscle. Strength coach Will Moorlod drilled pro-routines into him boosting his endurance for the long haul. Now he's hitting optional practices soaking up the flyer systems from assisting coaches. The flyers have won three straight, sitting at 86 points and two back of Columbus for that second wildcard spot. With Martone's skill and edge blending in they could get a real spark down the stretch toward the Stanley Cup dance.