The newest member of the Philadelphia Flyers looks like he’ll fit right in in the City of Brotherly Love.
The Flyers drafted winger Porter Martone with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday night. While they had the option of selecting James Hagens, who went next to the Boston Bruins, Danny Briere & Co. opted for the big winger who has leadership qualities.
He’s also a fan of one of the most iconic Flyers captains in recent memory.
“I’ve heard nothing but great things about the Flyers organization, and I can’t wait to be a Flyer,” Martone said in his post-selection video interview with Briere and the rest of the Flyers brass.
“I got a Claude Giroux poster in my basement, and a little Flyers magnet up somewhere in my basement as well, and a Flyers jersey. So I’m pretty excited.”
"I can't wait to be a Flyer." – Porter Martone 🫡 #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/rEroWr5BxI
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Martone expanded on his Flyers fandom in his interview with Leah Hextall.
“It’s a dream come true, for sure,” he said. “I remember my novice year, me and my dad took a trip down to Philly on my birthday and we got to see a game there. I’m so honored, and honestly, I can’t put it into words right now.”
A dream come true for Porter. 🧡🖤 pic.twitter.com/wreKgt2kP9
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Martone is a fan of the Flyers, and it’s safe to assume that the Philadelphia faithful will feel the same way given his style of play.
Here is what Jacob Russell had to say about Martone in our Community Draft Board article about the big winger:
“Martone is the prototypical power forward for the modern age. A strong, yet still shifty skating stride has made the 6’3 winger near-impossible to defend at the OHL level. His 37 goals and 98 points over 57 games with the Brampton Steelheads is proof of that, and he was such a handful every time he got on the ice.“
And a scouting report from Elite Prospects:
“While Martone is known as a power forward, it’s more accurate to describe him as a playmaker. The patterns of the game seem imprinted in his mind. Constantly scanning the ice and knowing his teammates’ tendencies, system’s rotations, and the expected movements of defenders, he stays connected with linemates, avoids coverage, and puts himself in advantageous spots to make the next play. He builds deft passing plays, moves ahead of the opposition, and preys on defenders’ and goalies’ expectations, manipulating them to open up great scoring possibilities.“
Welcome (back) to Philadelphia, Porter!
