Overview
- The Flyers announced Sunday they signed 2025 No. 6 pick Porter Martone to a three-year entry-level contract and added him to the NHL roster.
- His student visa was converted to a work visa and team doctors cleared him Monday, which removed the last hurdles to game action.
- Multiple reporters, including The Athletic’s Kevin Kurz, report he is expected to debut Tuesday against the Capitals in Washington.
- The 19-year-old winger produced 25 goals and 50 points in 35 games at Michigan State after serving as Team Canada’s captain at the World Juniors.
- Playing now starts the first year of his rookie deal this season, a move the team chose to seek immediate scoring help in a crowded playoff race.