US EditionFlyers’ Top Draft Pick Porter Martone Reunited with Boyhood Idol Wayne Simmonds
- On Wednesday at development camp in Voorhees, Porter Martone, the Flyers' 18-year-old sixth overall 2025 draft pick, reunited with Wayne Simmonds, a former Flyer and current consultant.
- This reunion followed Simmonds' retirement after the 2022-23 season and his scouting and informal coaching roles last year, which laid the groundwork for mentoring prospects like Martone.
- Martone, a right wing with professional experience at the 2025 IIHF World Championship, spoke after practice about earning a roster spot, emphasizing the importance of veterans like Simmonds and John LeClair aiding his development.
- The Flyers' player development director highlighted Martone’s confidence and likened him to former player Tyson, while Martone expressed how meaningful it is to now collaborate with individuals he admired growing up.
- This interaction suggests a strong mentorship culture within the Flyers aimed at developing top prospects like Martone, who plans to give his all to earn a place on the NHL roster next season.
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Flyers’ top draft pick Porter Martone reunited with boyhood idol Wayne Simmonds
VOORHEES, N.J. – He was barely old enough to skate when he first had his picture taken with NHL great Wayne Simmonds. So when 2025 Flyers’ first-round (sixth overall) draft pick Porter Martone had a chance for a reunion shot in front of the camera on Wednesday at development camp’s first day, it was a very special moment. “It’s pretty cool when you get to see people you idolized when you were a kid,” said Martone, a right wing, after a midday wo…
Top pick Porter Martone reunites with a Flyers legend at development camp, states intention of landing an NHL spot
"I want to give it my all and try to earn my spot in the opening-night roster, and if I do, that’s a dream come true to play with the Flyers organization," Martone said Wednesday.
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