JULY 1 • NHL.COM
RELEASE: Blackhawks Sign Veteran Alec Martinez to One-Year Deal | Chicago Blackhawks Veteran defenseman, three-time Stanley Cup winner joins Chicago on one-year deal
Going to Windy City Martinez signed a one-year, $4 million contract with Chicago on Monday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Impact Martinez compiled four goals, 17 points, 72 shots on net and 165 blocked shots in 55 regular-season contests with Vegas in 2023-24. He can log over 19 minutes per game but will likely serve as a veteran depth defender for the Blackhawks in 2024-25.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
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APRIL 24 • LASVEGASSUN.COM
Enters lineup, earns assist Martinez notched an assist and blocked two shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Wild.
Impact Martinez sat out four games, presumably as a healthy scratch. With Alex Pietrangelo (illness) returning, Martinez joined him on the third pairing for Saturday's contest. Martinez has 17 points, 69 shots on net, 157 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 49 contests, but the Golden Knights have many capable options on defense, so he may not be an everyday player down the stretch.
MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from IR Martinez (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Sunday, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.
Impact Martinez appears to be ready to return to the lineup Sunday versus New Jersey following a four-game absence. He has compiled four goals, 16 points, 67 shots on net and 152 blocked shots in 45 contests this campaign.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoes lower-body procedure Martinez, who was put on injured reserve Wednesday, has undergone a lower-body procedure that will keep him "out of the lineup short-term," GM Kelly McCrimmon told Jesse Granger of...
Impact Martinez has four goals, 16 points and 152 blocks in 45 appearances this season. He's likely to serve in a top-four capacity once healthy, but Martinez probably won't have much of a role on the power play.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Surfaces on IR Martinez (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Impact The specific nature of Martinez's injury is a mystery, but he'll miss Vegas' next two games at a minimum now that he's on IR. With Martinez, who's picked up 16 points and 152 blocks through 45 contests this campaign, on the shelf, look for Ben Hutton or Daniil Miromanov to draw into the lineup versus Vancouver on Thursday.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Adds two more helpers Martinez recorded two assists in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Predators.
Impact Martinez wasn't negatively impacted by Shea Theodore's return Tuesday, aside from losing his power-play role. With five helpers over his last two games, Martinez is enjoying one of his best bursts of offense this season. He'll likely be focusing on the defensive side of things going forward, but he's had a good campaign with 16 points, 57 shots on net, 126 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 39 appearances.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Distributes three helpers Martinez notched three assists, two shots on goal, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-0 win over the Sharks.
Impact Martinez assisted on the Golden Knights' last three goals of the game, including one on the power play. He had gone four contests without a point entering Monday. Martinez's time to shine may be near a close -- Shea Theodore (upper body) was activated from long-term injured reserve but didn't play Monday. If Theodore returns Tuesday versus the Predators, Martinez will likely lose some ice time and his power-play role. Through 38 appearances, Martinez has 14 points, 56 shots on net, 125 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating as a defensive ace in a top-four role.
FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Dishes two assists Saturday Martinez notched two assists, three shots on goal, five blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Red Wings.
Impact The Michigan native helped out on both of Vegas' tallies against his home state's team. Martinez enters the bye week with six helpers over his last nine outings -- he's been effective at both ends of the ice since moving onto the top pairing. The 36-year-old blueliner is up to 11 points, 49 shots on net, 109 blocks and a plus-3 rating through 33 contests overall.
JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Supplies helper Monday Martinez notched an assist, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Devils.
Impact Martinez has four helpers, 22 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over the last six games. The 36-year-old has been on the top pairing with Alex Pietrangelo in recent contests. Martinez is up to nine points, 44 shots on net, 98 blocks and a plus-5 rating through 30 appearances. While he's unlikely to keep up his recent pace long-term, he's worth a look in formats that reward his defensive contributions.
JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Puts up assist in win Martinez notched an assist, two shots on goal and four blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Penguins.
Impact Martinez has embraced a larger role with three assists over the last five games. He'll likely continue to see big minutes with Shea Theodore (upper body) and Ben Hutton (upper body) among the Golden Knights' injured defensemen. Martinez is up to eight points, 43 shots on net and 95 blocked shots through 29 appearances this season.
JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Assists in consecutive games Martinez notched an assist, two PIM, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Flames.
Impact Martinez has picked up a helper in each of the last two games. His assist Saturday came on the lone Vegas goal of the game by Chandler Stephenson. Martinez won't pile up points with much regularity, instead focusing on the defensive side of things. The 36-year-old has seven points, 39 shots on net, 83 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 26 contests overall.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Helps out on power play Martinez logged a power-play assist and blocked five shots in Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over the Bruins.
Impact Martinez helped out on a Jack Eichel tally in the third period. The assist snapped a five-game point drought for Martinez, who is not typically a consistent contributor on offense. Both of his assists this season have come on the power play, but he's added just four goals with 39 shots on net and 81 blocked through through 25 appearances.
JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in loss Martinez scored a goal on three shots and went minus-2 in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Ducks.
Impact The goal snapped an eight-game point drought for Martinez, who also missed 12 contests in that span with a lower-body injury. He hasn't been back to 100 percent yet -- in his five games since returning, he's yet to exceed 18 minutes of ice time, a mark he reached in 11 of his 14 outings prior to the injury. The 36-year-old has four goals, one assist, 27 shots on net, 55 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 19 appearances this season.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back from IR Martinez (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Sunday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Impact Martinez is expected to get back in the lineup Sunday against Ottawa. He hasn't dressed since Nov. 19 and has missed the last 12 games. The 36-year-old blueliner has three goals and four points in 14 games this season.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shifts to IR Martinez (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Sun reports.
Impact Martinez, who hasn't been in the lineup since Nov. 19, should not be expected to play Saturday against Washington following his move to the IR list. It's unclear at this time when he will be available to return. In 14 appearances this season, he has provided three goals, one assist, 18 shots on net and 46 blocked shots.
DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not on road trip Martinez (lower body) is not expected to play during Vegas' three-game road trip, according to head coach Bruce Cassidy.
Impact Martinez, who has been out of action since Nov. 19 against Pittsburgh, has three goals, one assist, 18 shots on net and 46 blocked shots over 14 appearances this season. His next chance to play will be Saturday against Washington. With Shea Theodore (upper body) also unavailable, Kaedan Korczak and Brayden Pachal could compete for playing time on the Vegas blue line.
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Saturday Martinez (lower body) won't be in the lineup Saturday versus the Coyotes, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.
Impact Martinez, who is considered day-to-day, will miss his second straight contest. In 14 appearances this season, he has three goals, one assist, 18 shots on net and 46 blocked shots. Ben Hutton has been playing in Martinez's absence.
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with lower-body injury Martinez (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus the Stars.
Impact Martinez saw 18:38 of ice time in Sunday's game versus the Penguins, racking up three blocked shots. The 36-year-old can be considered day-to-day until the Golden Knights provide a more specific update. Ben Hutton draws back into the lineup, while Nicolas Hague will likely get more work with Martinez out.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies twice in win Martinez scored a pair of goals on five shots and went plus-4 in Friday's 5-0 win over the Sharks.
Impact Martinez and Alex Pietrangelo combined for three goals and five points in a dominant showing from Vegas' top defensive pairing. This was Martinez's first multi-point outing since January 21, 2023. The 36-year-old is up to three goals, one assist, 15 shots on net, 36 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 10 contests overall.
NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Martinez scores twice as Golden Knights beat Sharks 5-0 to end short skid
Defenseman Alec Martinez scored two goals and the Vegas Golden Knights dominated possession in beating the San Jose Sharks 5-0NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expected to play Wednesday Martinez (undisclosed) is expected to be back in the lineup Wednesday against the Kings, according to Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Impact Martinez, who sat out Sunday's 4-2 loss to Anaheim, has one goal, one assist and 29 blocked shots in eight appearances this season. His return could bump Kaedan Korczak from the lineup.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
