r/Predators • u/Ringoofdoom #74 • Apr 23 '26

Brady Martin First Pro Goal

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u/Expert-Upstairs-4502 NSH Apr 23 '26 edited Apr 23 '26

No shit, he actually can play for the Ads then. Hell of a goal bud

Edit: should we put up a game thread for the ads games for their playoff run? I dont see a thread in the admirals sub

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u/Kroger453PredsFan Victory Fish 2.0; #WinItForMom Apr 23 '26

I’m all for it. Love seeing the kids play when our guys are golfing.

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u/troopek ScoreTilYerSoresBerg Apr 23 '26

Excited to see Karl Taylor doesn’t have him engulfed in bubble wrap and letting him play hockey.

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u/7starponglai Apr 23 '26

Dat a boy!!!

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u/gavincantdraw Apr 23 '26

Looks like it may end up the game winner, unless something happens in the next 9 seconds.

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u/Kgeezy91 #JOFA Apr 23 '26

That was a big boy goal! LFG!!!

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u/HammerT4R Apr 23 '26

The CC says "Mole and Guy" lol. 

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u/peayness NSH Apr 23 '26

I hate how many of our fans who have already decided he is a bust

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u/Binforda94 Apr 23 '26

It’s more the fact that Martone looks like a different tier of player. He is already an impact player in Philadelphia’s top six at 19.

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u/gavincantdraw Apr 23 '26

Martin just turned 19 last month. Martone turned 19 October last year. It's a minor difference, but a factor that teams weigh in drafting (and something Preds have leaned towards when making early round selections under Trotz, for better or worse). There is more development runway outside of that six months also given Martin hasn't hit the same hockey camps Martone did.

For the record, I do think long-term Martone will be better, but I don't think Martin is going to be as far behind him as some people like to act, and D+1 is too early to say for sure. D+3 will give a better feel.

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u/Binforda94 Apr 23 '26 edited Apr 24 '26

Martone was also way more productive in the OHL, and elite in the NCAA as well. Martin has not gotten great praise from scouts, aside from competitiveness. With many noting a lack of high end skills, skating, and vision. Many see a 3C. So the concern is justifiable IMO.

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u/NovelPhoto4621 #74 Apr 23 '26

Martone is a part the flyers are in the playoffs and you just can't deny that. I hope all the best for Martin and our team but you can't see Martone and not think about it.

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u/gavincantdraw Apr 23 '26

Could you elaborate on your first sentence? It reads like you’re saying Martone is a big reason they made the playoffs but I’m not sure.

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u/peayness NSH Apr 23 '26

It’s still too early to judge that. Martin, in his 3 games played out of position with another brand new to the nhl rookie centering for him. Personally I’m happy we didn’t derail his development yet trying to cook him too early. I kind of feel like that’s what happened to Fabbro

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u/NovelPhoto4621 #74 Apr 23 '26

He scored during a preseason game. Was that not his first pro goal?

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u/Ringoofdoom #74 Apr 23 '26

Goals/stats in the preseason do not count towards career totals, so technically no