Top prospect nearing call‑up
Philadelphia Flyers prospect Porter Martone — 35 GP with a 25G‑25A‑50P stat line this freshman year — is nearing an NHL call‑up after Michigan State’s OT loss. (x.com) That kind of production from a freshman prospect has NHL clubs paying attention fast. (x.com)
Martone was the Philadelphia Flyers’ No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft and the club holds his NHL rights. (eliteprospects.com) Michigan State’s season ended 4-3 in overtime to Wisconsin in the Worcester regional on March 28, 2026, when Ben Dexheimer scored 24 seconds into OT to send the Badgers to the Frozen Four. (statenews.com) College stat logs list Martone’s 2025–26 totals as 34 games played with 25 goals and 24 assists for 49 points, 122 shots on goal and a +27 rating. (collegehockeyinc.com) Multiple outlets are reporting the Flyers could sign Martone immediately now that his NCAA season is over, with Yahoo Sports flagging Philadelphia could add him “posthaste.” (sports.yahoo.com) Local coverage and prospect sites have similarly said Martone is expected to join the Flyers very soon now that his Michigan State season has concluded. (broadstreethockey.com) Broad coverage — including ESPN and Philly beat writers — has labeled Martone the Flyers’ top prospect and a potential immediate-impact goal scorer, a framing that has increased attention on a near-term signing. (msn.com)
