With the 2025 NHL Draft only 11 days away, NHL teams are in full off-season swing. Between all the rumours and all the potential moves within the draft board, things are going to get intense, rather quickly.

NHL teams are currently meeting with their scouts to go over all possible options for who they can pick when it's their turn. For the Utah Mammoth, they are in an interesting position because they moved up 10 spots from 14 to four and now have a shot at a very good prospect. There have been ongoing rumors suggesting they could be open to trading the pick for immediate, top-end help to improve their roster right now. The Mammoth already have a very deep and balanced prospect pool, and adding someone with the fourth overall pick would be the cherry on top to better position themselves for the long run.

Over the last few weeks, we've looked at Brady Martin, Michael Misa and James Hagens. But today, we are going to look at Porter Martone as a potential option for Utah at the fourth pick.

Scouting Report

Team: Brampton Steelheads (OHL)

2024–25 Stats: 37 G, 61 A, 98 P, 74 PIM

DOB: Oct. 26, 2006

Position: Right Wing

Shoots: Right

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 205 lbs

When breaking down Martone's game, you'll notice that there may not be a player in the NHL Draft that plays quite like him. He brings a strong balance of physicality and skill that meshes well with his constant drive to win. He might also be the first player in this class to be named a captain in the NHL. He leads by example, and it rubs off on his teammates in a big way. Martone has a knack for getting under his opponent's skin, which makes him very difficult to play against and frustrating to deal with during games.

One of the best assets of his game is his willingness to battle for pucks, whether it be in the corners, along the wall or even in front of the net, he never gives up. There are characteristics of his game that he could work on, like his skating. He isn’t the fastest skater in the draft, but an NHL team that drafts him will help him develop that area and turn it into a strength over time. Once he improves that part of his game, he’ll become even more effective in all three zones.

What the Scouts Are Saying:

"While Martone is known as a power forward, it’s more accurate to describe him as a playmaker. The patterns of the game seem imprinted in his mind. Constantly scanning the ice and knowing his teammates’ tendencies, system’s rotations, and the expected movements of defenders, he stays connected with linemates, avoids coverage, and puts himself in advantageous spots to make the next play. He builds deft passing plays, moves ahead of the opposition, and preys on defenders’ and goalies’ expectations, manipulating them to open up great scoring possibilities." — Elite Prospect, 2025

"Martone uses his size to his advantage in the hard areas of the ice, extending plays along the boards and driving to the crease. When pucks arrive on his stick in high danger scoring areas they usually end up in the back of the net."  — Jason Bukala, Sportsnet

"Martone's got a pro game and frame. He battles, goes to the net, finishes his checks, and will drop the gloves. He handles the puck smoothly for his size and can be quite noticeable in possession when he’s playing with confidence and intention." — Scott Wheeler, The Athletic

"Martone plays a physical, direct style with strong puck skills and a lethal shot. While past performances were inconsistent, he has dominated OHL games this year, showing the ability to take over offensively." — Smaht Scouting

"Martone's game is much more finesse-based than most assume. His skill with the puck and his playmaking ability will make him a difference-maker, especially if he can increase his pace just a bit. Any mean streak he brings will be an added bonus." — Tony Ferrari, The Hockey News

To me, it’s between Martin and Martone for Utah. It seems that GM Bill Armstrong really enjoys this style of player who brings a power forward element to a highly skilled top-six. There are some scouts that have Martone falling a little further in the draft, somewhere in the five to seven range. However, if he’s available at number four, it seems like the Mammoth may be willing to draft him and add another strong piece to one of the best prospect pools in the NHL. With the right development path and support, he could be a perfect long-term fit in Utah’s evolving forward group.

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