Porter Martone's Instant Success with the Flyers PHILADELPHIA -- The concourse of the Philadelphia Flyers' home arena is a vibrant tapestry of orange, each fan’s jersey marking a different era in the franchise’s history, from their last Stanley Cup in 1975 to the present. Names like Clarke, Hextall, Lindros, Giroux, and Couturier adorn the backs of jerseys, but Flyers fan Brett Yetter chose a different path when he purchased his jersey for Game 4 of the team’s playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He wore the name and number of Porter Martone, a 19-year-old who had spent only nine regular-season games and four playoff games with the Flyers. Like Yetter, Martone is 19, but unlike many NHL rookies, he leaped from the NCAA into a Stanley Cup playoff race and became an instant sensation in Philadelphia. Martone’s jersey has become the NHL’s highest-selling since the playoffs began two weeks ago, with sales surging 1,174% after he scored in each of his first two playoff games. The Flyers, seeking their first postseason series win since 2020, have found a spark in the young forward. “I had to get one. I’ve had no hope in this city in, what, 10 years? [Matvei] Michkov, I got instantly. Martone, I got instantly,” Yetter said. “Just give me hope. I’ll give you money.” Martone, selected No. 6 by the Flyers in June, fits the organizational mold: a power forward with playmaker’s hands and an antagonistic streak befitting a Flyer. Scouts, analysts, and coaches have compared his game to that of former NHL MVP Corey Perry, citing his offensive skills and penchant for malice. Craig Button, director of scouting for TSN and a former NHL general manager, praised Martone’s compete level. “What I like about his game is his game. He’s in it to win it. Players like him are unique. He plays on his toes.#corey_perry #philadelphia_flyers #travis_konecny #porter_martone #brett_yetter
