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Insider Reveals Why Blackhawks Had Quiet Free Agency Last off-season, the Chicago Blackhawks went on a shopping spree in free agency. They added an array of veteran players, including Teuvo Ter...

JULY 9 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

First Shift: Alec Martinez | NHL.com Three-time Stanley Cup winner Alec Martinez joins the show to discuss his time in the league as he announces his retirement from the NHL and...

APRIL 16 • NHL.COM

First Shift: Alec Martinez | Chicago Blackhawks Three-time Stanley Cup winner Alec Martinez joins the show to discuss his time in the league as he announces his retirement from the NHL and...

APRIL 16 • NHL.COM

Connor stars as Jets clinch Central Division title with shootout victory over Blackhawks

Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti scored in the shootout, and the Winnipeg Jets clinched the franchise’s first Central Division title and the No. 1 seed for the Western Conference play...

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Three-time Stanley Cup champion Alec Martinez retiring Veteran defenseman Alec Martinez, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, has called it a career.In an interview Saturday prior to Chicago’s home...

APRIL 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Playing final game Saturday Martinez will retire after making his final appearance in Saturday's contest versus the Jets, Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio reports.

Impact Martinez is a three-time Stanley Cup Champion (twice with the Kings, once with the Golden Knights). The 37-year-old defenseman is cemented as one of the elite shot-blockers in the NHL, logging 1,883 of them in his career prior to his final game Saturday. He's also added 289 points over 861 regular-season appearances with one game to go, as well as 37 points in 131 contests. Internationally, he appeared in the 2018 and 2019 IIHF World Championship for the United States, earning a bronze medal in the 2018 tournament.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Maroon and Martinez play in their final NHL game in the Blackhawks' home finale

Pat Maroon played his first and his last NHL game at the United Center

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Back in lineup Saturday Martinez (hip) will return to the lineup versus Winnipeg on Saturday, according to Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.

Impact Martinez missed nine games with the injury. The 37-year-old veteran has five goals and seven assists with 80 blocked shots over 43 appearances with the Blackhawks this season. Kevin Korchinski will come out of the lineup as a healthy scratch.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Martinez (hip) will not play Thursday versus the Bruins, Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio reports.

Impact Martinez's absence will reach nine games. The 37-year-old has been practicing, but it's unclear if he'll be able to return before the end of the season. The Blackhawks' next game is Saturday versus the Jets.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Martinez (hip) will not be available for Tuesday's road matchup against Pittsburgh, according to Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.

Impact Martinez will remain sidelined for an eighth consecutive game Tuesday, and his timeline for a return to the lineup is still unclear. The veteran defenseman will turn his attention to attempting to be ready for Thursday's matchup against Boston. Martinez has provided five goals and 12 points across 43 appearances in 2024-25.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Martinez (hip) won't play against Pittsburgh on Sunday, according to Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.

Impact Martinez will miss his seventh straight game but could be available to return soon. He has produced five goals, 12 points, 36 shots on net, 80 blocked shots and 23 hits in 43 appearances this season. Martinez's next chance to play will be Tuesday's rematch versus the Penguins.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Martinez (hip) is not in the lineup Friday versus the Capitals, per the NHL media site.

Impact Martinez will miss his sixth game in a row. He's been active in practice for nearly a week, but it's unclear if he'll get back in the lineup prior to the end of the season. Kevin Korchinski will occupy a third-pairing spot in Martinez's absence.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Wednesday Martinez (hip) won't play Wednesday versus the Avalanche, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

Impact Martinez is out for a fifth straight game, though he returned to practice over the weekend. It's unclear how close he is to returning to action. The Blackhawks' next game is Friday against the Capitals.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unavailable Martinez (upper body) won't play against Utah on Sunday, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Impact Despite participating in Saturday's practice, Martinez will miss his fourth straight game. He has contributed five goals, 12 points, 36 shots on net, 80 blocked shots and 23 hits in 43 appearances this season. Due to Martinez's absence, Sam Rinzel will make his NHL debut versus Utah on Sunday.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Friday Martinez (upper body) won't play Friday versus the Golden Knights, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

Impact Martinez will miss his third straight game. The Blackhawks brought up Kevin Korchinski from AHL Rockford for this contest, so Martinez may not even have a steady place in the lineup once healthy as Chicago pivots toward prospect evaluation at the tail end of the season.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Wednesday Martinez (upper body) won't play versus the Devils on Wednesday, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

Impact Martinez was hurt Saturday versus the Blues and set to miss a second straight game due to the injury. The 37-year-old defenseman's next chance to play is against his former team, the Golden Knights, on Friday.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for Wednesday Martinez (undisclosed) is day-to-day, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports Tuesday.

Impact Martinez was injured in Saturday's game against the Blues and was not available Sunday versus the Flyers. The veteran defenseman's availability appears to be iffy for Wednesday's home meeting with the Devils. Louis Crevier will likely remain in the lineup so long as Martinez is sidelined.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Martinez (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against the Flyers, Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio reports.

Impact Martinez left Saturday's game in the first period after taking an awkward hit from Jake Neighbours. The 37-year-old Martinez has five goals and 12 points through 43 games this season. T.J. Brodie figures to reenter the lineup in his absence.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Saturday's game Martinez (undisclosed) won't return to Saturday's matchup against St. Louis.

Impact Martinez sustained the injury after being hit into the end boards by Blues forward Jake Neighbours late in the first period. He logged only 4:55 of ice time in the contest. If Martinez can't play against Philadelphia on Sunday, T.J. Brodie or Louis Crevier could be in the lineup.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Good to play Thursday Martinez (undisclosed) will be in the lineup Thursday versus the Sharks, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

Impact Martinez was hurt Monday versus the Avalanche, but having a couple of days off appears to have let him get back into game fitness. The 37-year-old defenseman is expected to be paired with Artyom Levshunov for Thursday's contest.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated in Colorado Martinez is being evaluated for an undisclosed injury and is questionable to return to Monday's game in Colorado, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Impact Martinez had one hit and blocked one shot in 3:23 of ice time before exiting in the first period. If he's unable to return, the left-shot blueliner will have two days off before Thursday's road matchup against the Sharks.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Blackhawks' Artyom Levshunov excited for NHL debut against Avalanche: 'It's incredible' Levshunov will skate on the third defensive pairing with wise veteran Alec Martinez on Monday.

MARCH 10 • SUNTIMES.COM

Stamkos finishes 14th career hat trick in OT to give Predators 3-2 win over Blackhawks

Steven Stamkos scored at 2:39 of overtime to complete his 14th career hat trick and the Nashville Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2

MARCH 9 • Associated Press