Porter Martone Set to Join Flyers Imminently

Michigan State forward Porter Martone saw his college season end in sudden fashion. His Spartans lost in overtime to the Wisconsin Badgers in the regional final. The defeat closed the door on a Frozen Four berth.

Late collapse in do-or-die game

Michigan State entered the matchup as the No. 3 overall seed. The Spartans trailed 1-0 early, rallied, and led 3-1 in the middle of the third period.

Wisconsin scored twice in quick succession to tie the contest. The Badgers then won just 24 seconds into overtime. Martone finished the game with one assist, two shots on goal, and a minus-3 rating.

Season résumé

Martone completed the season with 25 goals and 50 points in 35 games. That produced a 1.43 points-per-game average, fourth among all college skaters this year.

He posted one of the strongest offensive seasons in recent college hockey history. The campaign came during his Draft+1 season and followed his selection as a sixth-overall pick.

Contract and roster scenarios

Martone is now eligible to sign an NHL entry-level contract. The Flyers face several choices about how to start his pro career.

• Sign and place him immediately on the NHL roster. That would burn the first contract year.
• Sign and assign him to the AHL for further development. That would keep the NHL year from counting.
• Sign with the entry-level contract deferred to 2026-27, then use an amateur try-out with Lehigh Valley. That path is more typical for lower-tier prospects.

If Philadelphia burns the first year, Martone would become a restricted free agent in 2028. The team could pursue an extension as early as 2027.

Expectations and likely outcome

Reporting suggests the wait will be short. The Inquirer’s Jackie Spiegel said Martone’s arrival in Philadelphia should not be long delayed.

Many outlets now run headlines such as “Porter Martone Set to Join Flyers Imminently.” The most likely route is signing and an immediate NHL debut to finish the Flyers’ season.

Timing for a debut

It would be surprising to see Martone in the lineup for Sunday’s home game against Dallas. Teams often give high-profile debuts on the road.

A more probable first game would be Tuesday night in Washington against the Capitals. The Flyers return home the following Thursday to host Detroit.

Filmogaz.com will monitor developments as the Flyers finalize their plan for Martone. Fans should expect a formal announcement in the coming days.