Flyers take Martone with No. 6 selection

The Philadelphia Flyers selected winger Porter Martone with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday.

Martone has attracted comparisons to Corey Perry and Filip Forsberg due to his combination of size, skill, and physicality. His elite hands and powerful shot give him a high offensive ceiling, while his pro-ready frame could put him on the fast track to the NHL if he can improve his skating.

The Brampton Steelheads captain finished second among draft-eligible OHL skaters in points this season, trailing only Michael Misa. He earned a spot on Canada's world juniors team, though he only dressed in three games and recorded one goal. The 18-year-old also suited up in a pair of contests for Canada at the World Championship, the only 2025 draft-eligible player to do so.

What they're saying

"Martone's skill level and creativity with the puck are elite, especially for a man his size. His reach and skill will allow him to beat a ton of NHL defenders one-on-one. He makes a lot of difficult plays and does so in traffic. Martone competes well, showing no hesitancy to engage physically or create at the net," The Athletic's Corey Pronman wrote. "Martone's major issue is the pace in his game. When he turns the corner and gets up ice, his foot speed is decent, but his first few steps are heavy, with a semi-wonky looking stride, and he doesn't always play with a ton of tempo."

"I think Martone is going to have a long, successful NHL career," Daily Faceoff's Steven Ellis wrote. "He possesses an excellent combination of skill, size, and power, and he's equally dangerous as a shooter and a passer. He's not your typical power forward player, and that's because he can beat guys with pure skill."