The Flyers may be in desperate need of adding a top-tier center prospect to their pipeline

with the sixth overall pick. But what if the most talented player at the top of the draft

is a winger? Right wing, Porter Martone, very well could be the best player available at six,

and he would bring star-level potential to the table. And at 6 foot3 and 207 pounds, he would bring the size and

power forward potential that this Flyers' forecourse certainly could use. So what are Martone's

strengths? Well, let's start with his playmaking ability. Sure, Martone could score goals. He racked up

37 of them in his draft here. But in my mind, the best aspect of Martone's game is his playmaking ability and his vision,

especially in and around the netfront area.

He has that preternatural ability to just be able to see teammates that are open without even actually looking at them.

And then he has the quick, soft hands to get the puck to them for slam dunk

goals. But don't get me wrong, Martone has serious upside as a goal scorer as well. Again,

it's those quick hands, and then you combine that with the size that allows him to dominate the

net front area and score goals right in front of the goalie by just maneuvering the puck around

him. Martone owns the net front area.

It's his office.

And why is it his office?

Because he has the skill to avoid oncoming checkers, but also the size and strength to

ward them off if necessary.

Another strength of Martone, I really like his compete level.

He's actually an excellent forechecker.

He takes advantage of his natural offensive IQ and obviously his size to cut off lanes to intercept pucks to put pressure on defensemen.

And then obviously he has the strength to win those battles in the corner and get the puck to his teammates.

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