Porter Martone signs entry-level contract with Flyers, poised to make NHL debut this week

Michigan State's Porter Martone, right, moves the puck past Notre Dame's Carter Slaggert during the first period on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at the Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing. Porter Martone’s college season came to an end late on Saturday afternoon.

Less than 24 hours later, his college career officially ended as well, and his time as a Philadelphia Flyers player began. At 1:00 PM on Sunday, the Flyers officially announced that Martone — who the club selected with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 draft back in June of last year — signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the club. Before, the Flyers only owned Martone’s NHL rights.

Now, he’s officially a member of the organization, and can play for the Flyers in NHL games — as soon as this season, as the first year of the contract begins right now. Martone was already a highly-touted prospect entering this season, given his status as a top-10 pick. But his stock has only risen over the past nine months, as he established himself as one of the top freshmen in college hockey, finishing with 25 goals and 50 points in 35 games for Michigan State.

Unfortunately for Martone and his teammates, the Spartans were upset on Saturday afternoon by Wisconsin, knocking them out of the NCAA tournament just one win away from a Frozen Four appearance. Michigan State’s loss was the Flyers’ gain, however, as the end to Martone’s college season opened the door for him to turn pro and sign his first NHL contract, which he did on Sunday. MSU’s Porter Martone (22) goes after the puck against OSU in Big 10 action Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Munn Arena.