Two Philadelphia Flyers prospects have landed on Scott Wheeler’s top 100 NHL drafted prospect rankings for The Athletic, and the names at opposite ends of the list tell a pretty clear story about where the organization’s pipeline stands.
Porter Martone checked in at No. 3, a placement that fits the buzz around his game. He looks the part of a future star power forward, and the production backs it up.
As a freshman at Michigan State University last season, Martone put up 25 goals and 50 points in 35 games. He then signed his entry-level contract with the Flyers and wasted no time making an impact at the NHL level, finishing with four goals and 10 points in nine regular-season games.
Martone kept producing after that, too. In 10 playoff games for Philadelphia, he added two goals and five points. Those numbers have already put him on the radar as one of the organization’s most exciting young pieces, with plenty more room to grow.
David Jiricek also made Wheeler’s list, landing at No. 97. The 2022 sixth-overall pick is still trying to establish himself as a full-time NHL defenseman, but there’s a path for him to take that next step with the Flyers next season.
Jiricek’s most recent stretch with the organization came after Philadelphia acquired him from the Minnesota Wild. He was strong with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, posting two goals and 13 points in 15 games after the move. The next question is whether that AHL production can carry over when he gets his chance with the Flyers.
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