F Porter Martone - Mississauga Steelheads, OHL (2025 Draft)

[Intangir]

Only stat watching, but damn is he putting up some points in his draft year. Of he keeps it up he might have more the. 150 points. Does he also pass the eye test?

With flying colors.

Martone is just so smart, skilled, poised, and effective on the ice that it isn't fair for his OHL competition so far.

Martone is also extremely sound technically as far as puck-handling and puck-protection skills go so that, combined with his imposing frame and strength, makes Martone EXTREMELY hard to contain whether he has the puck or not, along the boards or in front of the net.

Martone's defensive game is unimpressive compared to other facets of his game, and how scarily efficient he is off-puck in the offensive zone.

But his physical and mental gifts, his dedication to improving his game, his attitude, and the progression he's shown throughout this year and last make him somewhat of a unicorn and arguably the best prospect in this year's draft (I've said it before, but he'd be #1 in my opinion).

Martone was "absolute fire" at the Ivan-Hlinka last year alongside McKenna for Canada.

And I'd say he's been even better this year in the OHL than he was in that tournament, which is saying something if you watched that tournament in its entirety.

Anyhow, that's it from me. Have a good evening and cheers.

 

[montreal]

Nice Pass 0:32
Beauty Assist 1:16
What a Goal 3:44
2nd Goal 6:41
3rd Goal 8:23

 

[HoweFan]

He’s going to give Hagens a run for top spot. He’s so much bigger and putting up huge numbers

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I know the players are different but seeing so many people saying that size might be the reason Martone goes 1st overall, reminds me of the Kakko/Hughes debates. I think people were saying Kakko could go #1 as well due to size.

 

[wetcoast]

I know the players are different but seeing so many people saying that size might be the reason Martone goes 1st overall, reminds me of the Kakko/Hughes debates. I think people were saying Kakko could go #1 as well due to size.

Kakko had a very impressive draft year in Finland playign agasint men and also had a good WHC for a draaft year guy.

Part of his "problem" is that I think he was rushed to the NHL too quickly and stopped developing.

All that being said Martone looks really really good and I can see why some teams might end up having him #1 at the draft table.

I do wonder when one of the 9 drafts lists ranking on elite prospects takes him to #1 over Hagens though if that even happens.

 

[MichaelFarrell]

I know the players are different but seeing so many people saying that size might be the reason Martone goes 1st overall, reminds me of the Kakko/Hughes debates. I think people were saying Kakko could go #1 as well due to size.

It’s not about Martinez’s size alone and I hope that doesn’t become the narrative. It’s about his utilization of his size in combination with his skill and hockey sense. He is an extremely difficult type of player to acquire.

James Hagens is also a difficult type of player to acquire. Hagens is extremely smart, plays a great two-way game, and is an excellent playmaker. He has elite hockey sense in combination with great mobility.

Both players provide something different.

 

[frontsfan67]

Watch this Saturday vs Kingston. He dominates us every time.

 

[frontsfan67]

Scratch what I said before^ getting suspended for something he did last night probably. Not in todays lineup

 

[Steve Kournianos]

His game against Ottawa on Friday was terrible and the same issues I've mentioned since the summer continue to resurface -- late on backchecks, too much standing around, overhandling into turnovers, and now his simple passes from his own side of center are misfiring several times a game. His anticipation, vision, and feel for the game in the offensive zone remain outstanding, but there was legit low-IQ stuff going on elsewhere. Getting suspended for a dumb, senseless penalty was the cherry on top.

Meanwhile, Schaefer has been outstanding since returning. To me, Martone's stats aren't enough to overtake Schaefer and Misa as the most projectable OHL prospects.

 

[ORRFForever]

He’s going to give Hagens a run for top spot. He’s so much bigger and putting up huge numbers

Yes. I don't want to endure the wrath of the U.S. fans but Hagens stats don't look that impressive this year. Someone from the "O" could/should overtake him.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Yes. I don't want to endure the wrath of the U.S. fans but Hagens stats don't look that impressive this year. Someone from the "O" could/should overtake him.

This is your posting history in a nutshell. Feelings and hearsay. Have you seen Hagens play once in your life? Have you even seem Martone? The answer to both is likely no.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Yes. I don't want to endure the wrath of the U.S. fans but Hagens stats don't look that impressive this year. Someone from the "O" could/should overtake him.

We’re only 7 games into the season, so it’s probably a bad time for comparisons, but these are the three notable seasons he’s chasing

Fantilli: 1.81 PPG
Eichel: 1.75 PPG
Celebrini: 1.68 PPG

Hagens: 1.57 PPG

But to show you how manipulative this small sample can look, if you add two more points to his total he ends up at 1.86 and one more point is 1.71. Hagens is shooting 6% right now. That won’t last. If you add two goals (17.6%) or 1 goal (11.7%), the stats paint a slightly different picture. If you normalize the shooting percentage, he’s doing a great job.

And also consider on his own team he has 4 more points in the same number of games than a top 10 pick that is a year and a half older than him and 1 less point than a first round pick that is a year and a half older than him and probably the best player in college hockey, so his stats certainly are not shabby. But we’re talking about 7 games. Too early to make anything of that.

 

[Alberta tough]

Button said last night during the U17 finals that Martone is the best player in the upcoming draft.

 

[FLAMESFAN]

Not quite the run away for Hagens as was first thought.
An excellent top 4-5, shades of 2023

 

[landy92mack29]

Yes. I don't want to endure the wrath of the U.S. fans but Hagens stats don't look that impressive this year. Someone from the "O" could/should overtake him.

yup from what I've seen from shift-by shifts the 3 OHL guys are in Hagens tier with maybe McQueen+Smith out west. You'd expect the Hagens line to dominate a lot more when you have 3 1sts playing against a bunch of nobodies with 0 skill just getting a education

 

[ORRFForever]

We’re only 7 games into the season, so it’s probably a bad time for comparisons, but these are the three notable seasons he’s chasing

Fantilli: 1.81 PPG
Eichel: 1.75 PPG
Celebrini: 1.68 PPG

Hagens: 1.57 PPG

But to show you how manipulative this small sample can look, if you add two more points to his total he ends up at 1.86 and one more point is 1.71. Hagens is shooting 6% right now. That won’t last. If you add two goals (17.6%) or 1 goal (11.7%), the stats paint a slightly different picture. If you normalize the shooting percentage, he’s doing a great job.

And also consider on his own team he has 4 more points in the same number of games than a top 10 pick that is a year and a half older than him and 1 less point than a first round pick that is a year and a half older than him and probably the best player in college hockey, so his stats certainly are not shabby. But we’re talking about 7 games. Too early to make anything of that.

That's fair. Good analysis, my friend.

 

[Mathieukferland]

Button said last night during the U17 finals that Martone is the best player in the upcoming draft.

Someone let Steve knowcan’t wait for the rant

 

[Steve Kournianos]

Martone mostly invisible in the first period against one of the OHL's worst teams. Mostly static, not involved in any battles, and off ozone draws goes behind the net to wait for things to happen and is caught when possession changes. Just negated a PP by taking a lazy hook as a Bulldog was trying to clear.

Low IQ stuff lately.

Someone let Steve knowcan’t wait for the rant

Sorry I'm busy actually watching the games these kids play in.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

yup from what I've seen from shift-by shifts the 3 OHL guys are in Hagens tier with maybe McQueen+Smith out west. You'd expect the Hagens line to dominate a lot more when you have 3 1sts playing against a bunch of nobodies with 0 skill just getting a education

A few things very wrong with this post.

I won't address the first part because having a dissenting opinion is fair. I'm not against that.

Hagens has played with Perreault and Leonard for only a few games.

Also, the idea that BC plays against a bunch of nobodies is ridiculous. 6 of the 7 games they've played so far have been against ranked teams.

I don't know what you want a lot more than 10 assists in 7 games against players that are on average 3-4 years older than him.

 

[Steve Kournianos]

Martone mostly invisible in the first period against one of the OHL's worst teams. Mostly static, not involved in any battles, and off ozone draws goes behind the net to wait for things to happen and is caught when possession changes. Just negated a PP by taking a lazy hook as a Bulldog was trying to clear.

Low IQ stuff lately.


Sorry I'm busy actually watching the games these kids play in.

Steelheads on the PP after Martone got out of the box, but he tried to dangle his way into the offensive zone and was shoved down for a turnover and clear. Had a guy open for a drop pass.

More low IQ stuff. A pattern is developing.

 

[Mathieukferland]

Sorry I'm busy actually watching the games these kids play in.

I can’t watch the CHL in England but I have seen his 2 U18s and Hlinka, and as I have stated elsewhere in the prospects board I come to a similar conclusion to you that he is the third best OHL player available; it was more so in jest I say that

 

[frontsfan67]

Martone mostly invisible in the first period against one of the OHL's worst teams. Mostly static, not involved in any battles, and off ozone draws goes behind the net to wait for things to happen and is caught when possession changes. Just negated a PP by taking a lazy hook as a Bulldog was trying to clear.

Low IQ stuff lately.

Calling the bulldogs one of the worst OHL teams is a low IQ comment. Shows you clearly have 0 idea about them and the OHL.

Have had Vanacker out whole year so far and just got back hamara (from ahl) who was their best d last year and just got Adam jiricek who was drafted 16th overall in the NHL plus they have Leenders who is probably a top 5-10 goalie in the league and McKee who has consistently been one of the best coaches over the past 5-7 years (2 championships) and a great forward group.

It’s always funny listening to your evaluations. You talking about the OHL is like me talking about the NCAA which I have 0 clue about and I’ve watched probably 3 games all year so far

 

[Steve Kournianos]

A few things very wrong with this post.

I won't address the first part because having a dissenting opinion is fair. I'm not against that.

Hagens has played with Perreault and Leonard for only a few games.

Also, the idea that BC plays against a bunch of nobodies is ridiculous. 6 of the 7 games they've played so far have been against ranked teams.

I don't know what you want a lot more than 10 assists in 7 games against players that are on average 3-4 years older than him.

Speaking of low IQ, LOL.

Hagens has faced 23 combined NHL draft prospects between the six games vs MSU, SCSU, Maine, and WMU, and as you said, all are ranked opponents. Maine was undefeated until Friday's loss. A strong team who swept Quinnipiac. BC up early on the Black Bears 1-0 on a Leonard goal.

That was an odd flex to try and use the quality of competition argument against Hagens, when we all knew BC had a murder schedule to start the season.

 

[Steve Kournianos]

Calling the bulldogs one of the worst OHL teams is a low IQ comment. Shows you clearly have 0 idea about them and the OHL.

Have had Vanacker out whole year so far and just got back hamara (from ahl) who was their best d last year and just got Adam jiricek who was drafted 16th overall in the NHL plus they have Leenders who is probably a top 5-10 goalie in the league and McKee who has consistently been one of the best coaches over the past 5-7 years (2 championships) and a great forward group.

It’s always funny listening to your evaluations. You talking about the OHL is like me talking about the NCAA which I have 0 clue about and I’ve watched probably 3 games all year so far

Relax, chief. Bulldogs are 6-8-2, 17th out of 20 overall and 16th in GF. They are literally one of the worst teams in the league.

 

[Steve Kournianos]

Another Martone turnover, this time at the end of a PP. Tried a hard seam pass that missed the mark and caromed off the boards for a clear, entry and shot attempt for the Bulldogs. Made up for it later in the shift with a nice saucer pass to Rehkopf for a backhand chance that was stopped.