Porter Martone Joins Flyers, Wing Overload

0:00On March 31, Philadelphia Flyers snagged two big-point Sunday with an overtime win against the Dallas Stars, a legit Stanley Cup threat. But the real headmine dropped earlier that day at 1 p.m. Eastern time. Less than 24 hours after his Michigan State College season wrapped in an NCAA quarter-final overtime loss, the Flyers locked in their 20, 25-6th overall pick, Porter-Martone, to his entry-level contract. Martone hits the NHL lineup this week, maybe Tuesday or Thursday. Add in Tyson Forester, possibly returning soon or at least gearing up for October, and fill his back to wing overload. Even after trading guys like Bobby Brink and Nick Disloriars at the deadline, they got too much talent crowding the flanks with Forester and Nikita. Grevin can sideline. Flyers GM Daniel Breyer called it a good problem to have. Their forward group is straight fire right now, and defense is stepping up too, even down in the minors. Fans and coaches buzzing about the depth, turning into real strength.

1:02Short-term, coach Rick Tuckett scratches someone like Carl Grenström to fit Martone in. Mike Schiff travels Kinect Need to Left Wing, or Tweak Motve Mitch Cobb back that way. Long haul, at least nine wingers, locked for next season, so trades loom, unless a few bust camp. Plenty of games left to gauge Martone's fit, his chemistry, and where he slots in the lineup. Philly's riding this wave of talent should make for some wild finishes down the stretch. Stay locked in with NHL News Today, AI-powered updates.