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The Flyers finalized the ELC with the 2025 first-round pick (6th overall), Porter Martone, now that Michigan State’s season ended yesterday in overtime against Wisconsin. Insiders like Kevin Weekes noted the team is “close” to signing the top prospect, and I reported the deal earlier in the morning.
This lines up exactly with what I reported earlier: quick signing and an NHL Debut Tuesday vs. the Washington Capitals. Flyers Twitter was already buzzing with “Martone Watch” energy.
Key Details
- Contract Impact: Signing the ELC burns the first year of the three-year deal once he plays in his 10th NHL game. The Flyers can bring him up without long-term cap pressure right away and give him a look in meaningful late-season games (they’re pushing for playoff positioning).
- Timeline: Paperwork today or tomorrow → travel/practice → possible lineup Tuesday. Some sources note he just got back to Lansing and the team may want at least one practice first, so Tuesday isn’t 100% locked but remains very much in play.
- What Martone Brings: The 6’3, 210+ lb power forward had a strong freshman year at Michigan State (~43-50 points range in reports) with size, shot, playmaking, and physical edge. He’s viewed as a potential immediate NHL contributor, especially on the Power Play.
This is huge for a Flyers squad looking for a spark down the stretch, the momentum is clearly there. Flyers fans are losing their minds (in the best way.
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