As the Philadelphia Flyers’ season continues and their postseason push goes on, some of the team’s top prospects’ seasons are coming to an end.

That said, some prospects may be close to joining the Flyers organization, while others may be ready to take the next step in their development path.

In this Flyers prospects update, we give an update on Porter Martone’s season. We also look at Jett Luchanko’s year in Brantford, including an injury update, and at Jack Nesbitt heating up at the right time. We also talk about a handful of prospects that aren’t being discussed nearly enough.

Let’s take a look at some of the Flyers’ prospects this season.

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A check in on the Flyers’ top prospects

Porter Martone, RW, Michigan State (NCAA)

33 GP, 24 G, 23 A, 47 TP

The Flyers’ 2025 6th overall pick, Porter Martone, now awaits his next NCAA challenge. Martone and the Michigan State Spartans, the now No. 3 team in the country, were eliminated by Ohio State on Saturday in the Big Ten Tournament.

Michigan State is also No. 3 in the NPI poll, which ultimately decides the NCAA tournament seeding. In reality, it feels like a pretty safe bet that Michigan State, which is also home to Flyers’ prospect Shane Vansaghi, will be a one seed in the tournament.

At most, Martone’s season will last just four more games, since the regional followed by the Frozen Four is a maximum of two games each. Regional rounds are March 26th-29th, and the Frozen Four is April 9th-11th.

It feels likely that Martone will join the Flyers at the end of the season. If the Spartans go all the way, the Flyers play just two games after the Frozen Four: April 13th and 14th. Especially if Michigan State wins it all, I wonder if Martone would even be available for the last two games of the season.

In the game vs. Ohio State, both Martone and Vansaghi scored the only two goals for Michigan State in the game.

Jett Luchanko, C/RW, Brantford Bulldogs (OHL)

Guelph: 11 GP, 2 G, 15 A, 17 TP
Brantford: 27 GP, 5 G, 21 A, 26 TP

Jett Luchanko has played for three different teams this season. He started the season with the Flyers before being loaned back to the OHL at Guelph. He was later traded to Brantford, where he has been all season.

Here is the deal with Luchanko. He is an excellent defensive center and has shown he knows how to play the position, even at the NHL level. He can keep pace with the NHL game, and when with the Flyers, he is one of the team’s faster skaters. In the OHL, Luchanko has been dominant at the dot, winning 55% of his draws.

The issue with Luchanko has been his offensive game. While he possesses an excellent shot, he simply does not use it. His passing is solid, but he could not find an assist at the NHL level.

He was moved to the RW this season, but that should not be alarming. Brantford has two of the most talented centers in the OHL between 2025 top 10 pick Jake O’Brien and projected top five pick in 2026 Caleb Malhotra. Luchanko has been playing top-line RW minutes. That ensures he is getting enough playing time, but it also allows him to focus on his offensive game.

Now, for an injury update. On March 5th, Brantford announced the Flyers’ top center prospect was set to miss the weekend slate. To this day, he remains week-to-week. The OHL season ends on March 22nd, with the playoffs not far behind it. Luchanko is expected to be available for Brantford in the playoffs.

Jack Nesbitt, C, Windsor Spitfires (OHL)

52 GP, 19 G, 33 A, 52 TP

The Flyers may have reached for Jack Nesbitt at 12th overall in 2025, but there is still plenty to like from the 6’5″ 19-year-old.

This season in Windsor, Nesbitt is playing at a point-per-game pace. That is a very slight improvement from last season, when Nesbitt posted 64 points in 65 games. When the Flyers picked him, they knew he was a project player. The skating needs to improve, and his scoring has to get better.

His skating got better even just in training camp, but he still has plenty of room to grow. The scoring still needs some work.

However, the player that he is already should be encouraging. He is a towering physical presence, great defensively, and is 57.6% at the faceoff dot.

I think a year or two in the NCAA would be great for Nesbitt. There is a ton of potential there, especially when a point-per-game season feels disappointing.

Nesbitt is heating up as the season nears its end, scoring a goal and five assists in his last three games. The Spitfires are expected to make a run in the OHL playoffs as well.

Three prospects that aren’t being talked about enough

Cole Knuble, C, Notre Dame (NCAA)

36 GP, 9 G, 22 A, 31 TP

One of the Flyers’ lesser talked-about NCAA prospects is Cole Knuble, the son of five-year Flyer Mike Knuble.

Cole did not get his father’s size, standing at just 5’10”, but still has plenty of talent. Knuble is a two-way forward who just plays hard. He backchecks, forechecks, and does a lot of the little things coaches look for in a player. When size comes at a disadvantage, you have to do those sorts of things to stand out.

Knuble won’t wow you offensively, but he possesses enough skill to be a legitimate contributor at the NCAA level. He’s done it time after time. At times, while at Notre Dame, he took over for Danny Nelson as the team’s 1C while Nelson was at World Juniors, and Knuble thrived when given the opportunity.

Notre Dame’s season is over, and while Knuble can return for one more season at Notre Dame, I am curious as to whether or not he’ll get one of the organization’s final three contracts before the season is over, and join the Phantoms.

Matthew Gard, C, Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)

Red Deer: 23 GP, 6 G, 4 A, 10 TP
Seattle: 30 GP, 11 G, 12 A, 23 TP

Matthew Gard was taken by the Flyers in the second round of the 2025 draft as a defensive center. The 6’5″ centerman, drafted out of Red Deer, is a pure defensive forward with a high motor. There was not much offense to his game, and it was unknown if it would ever come.

Gard was traded mid-year by Red Deer to the Seattle Thunderbirds. It has flown drastically under the radar how good that switch has been for Gard.

Since joining Seattle, the Flyers’ prospect has begun to flash his offensive game. In just seven more games than he played in Red Deer this season, Gard has nearly doubled his goal total, tripled his assist, and has 13 more points.

Part of that surge could have been due to the immediate change of scenery. He has definitely cooled down since then. Still, the offensive production is much better.

I was not very high on Gard on draft day due to the lack of offensive production. However, after his move to Seattle, maybe there is something more there. Gard is certainly not being talked about enough.

Nathan Quinn, C, Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)

57 GP, 34 G, 39A, 73 TP

Another member of the 2025 Flyers draft class, Nathan Quinn, was selected 164th overall in the 6th round.

As an undersized center, Quinn was a shot-in-the-dark-type pick on a player who is risky but has a high reward. This season, Quinn is dominating the QMJHL. He is 16th in overall league scoring and is leading his team in points. The Remparts are expected to make the playoffs this season, extending Quinn’s run.

What excites me most about Quinn is his intention to attend Northeastern University in the NCAA next season. At 5’11”, Quinn is on the smaller side, but still uses his body to create space for himself, drive to the net, and win battles. I am curious to see how that will translate to the NCAA level, but a school like Northeastern will provide a good mix of competition and playing time for Quinn.

The Flyers’ prospect is being talked about more and more as his season progresses, but he has certainly been a pleasant surprise this year.

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