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Porter Martone has one confession Flyers fans may not love

Porter Martone admitted that he grew up a fan of Sidney Crosby.

By Spencer Lazary · Broad Street Buzz

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 7:56 PM

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Philadelphia Flyers forward Porter Martone admitted that he grew up idolizing Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby.
Spencer Lazary notes the irony of Martone's childhood fandom given the fierce Flyers-Penguins rivalry.
Martone previously played against Crosby when the Flyers met Pittsburgh in the first round of the playoffs.

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Philadelphia Flyers forward Porter Martone admitted that he grew up as a fan of Sidney Crosby. The confession highlights an ironic dynamic given Crosby's long-standing status as a central figure in the rivalry between the Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Spencer Lazary of Broad Street Buzz writes that Martone already experienced the rivalry when Philadelphia faced Pittsburgh in the first round of the playoffs last season. While Martone respected Crosby growing up, his primary role now is helping Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh.

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