Overview

• Martone will forgo Flyers rookie and main training camps to play the 2025–26 season with Michigan State’s Spartans.
• The 6-foot-3 right wing joins a deep NCAA roster that includes second-round pick Shane Vansaghi and standout goalie Trey Augustine.
• He retains the option to sign his entry-level NHL contract with Philadelphia once his college season concludes.
• General manager Danny Brière affirmed the organization’s support for Martone’s decision and its focus on patient prospect development.
• Martone’s choice underscores the growing appeal of NCAA programs offering faster competition and NIL opportunities over Canadian junior leagues.