Earn Your Time: How the Flyers Rookies Stuck Around This Season
The Philadelphia Flyers' 2025-26 season featured several young players who earned extended roles despite initial expectations of limited playing time. Rookies Denver Barkey, Alex Bump, and Porter Martone each contributed significantly, including scoring their first NHL playoff goals. General Manager Danny Briere credited their performance for their prolonged stays on the roster.
- ▪Denver Barkey was called up after Tyson Foerster's injury in December and remained due to strong performance.
- ▪Alex Bump joined the Flyers following Bobby Brink's trade at the deadline.
- ▪Porter Martone signed with the Flyers after finishing his NCAA career in late March.
- ▪All three rookies scored their first career NHL playoff goals and played key roles in Philadelphia's playoff run.
- ▪Flyers GM Danny Briere noted that the players' performances dictated their continued presence on the team.
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