Martone, who turns 19 in October, should benefit from another year of development, particularly against more physical and better competition at the NCAA level.

It's been a hectic month for the Michigan State Spartans, but they've made it count. With the roster firmly in place, the Spartans are ready to compete for a national championship.

The Flyers' No. 6 pick in the 2025 draft could have had a shot to make the opening-night roster, but decided to go the NCAA route instead.