MATT MARTIN NEWS

Removed from IR Martin (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Martin sat out five games after moving to the IR list. However, he was presumably a healthy scratch for 12 outings previously and won't be in the lineup for Saturday's matchup versus San Jose. Martin has one assist, 12 shots on goal, 15 blocked shots and 68 hits in 24 appearances this season.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with lower-body issue Martin, who was placed on injured reserve Monday, is dealing with a lower-body injury, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Impact Martin has been out of the lineup since Jan. 16 versus the Flyers, so it's not immediately clear when he sustained his lower-body injury. Even when healthy, the veteran winger has struggled to break into the lineup, often serving as a healthy scratch. As such, few fantasy players are likely to be impacted by Martin's absence.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Surfaces on IR Martin (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Martin hasn't been in the lineup for the last 12 games, making it unclear when he suffered an injury. He has one assist, 12 shots on goal, 15 blocked shots and 68 hits in 24 appearances this season. The Islanders may update his status before Tuesday's matchup against the Rangers.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Slips out of lineup again Martin was scratched for the 10th consecutive contest in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Jets.

Impact Martin played in four straight games from Jan. 9-16, but his role has once again been reduced. The 35-year-old has just one assist to go with 68 hits, 12 shots on net and 10 PIM across 24 appearances this season. On the rare occasions he plays, he's been in a fourth-line role, so his fantasy value is minimal.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time opens up again Martin has played in each of the last two games after suiting up in Saturday's 2-1 win over Utah.

Impact Hudson Fasching (upper body) is expected to miss a couple of weeks, opening the door for Martin to reclaim a spot on the fourth line. He had been scratched for eight straight games from Dec. 17 to Jan. 5. Martin has just one helper with 62 hits and a minus-2 rating over 22 appearances, so he's unlikely to be an option to most fantasy managers.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Practice 1/7: Matt Martin | New York Islanders Practice 1/7: Martin

JANUARY 7 • NHL.COM

Rangers forward Matt Rempe suspended for eight games for elbow on Heiskanen

New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe has been suspended for eight games for boarding and elbowing Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen on Friday night

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

NYI vs CHI 12/12: Matt Martin | New York Islanders NYI vs CHI 12/12: Matt Martin

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • NHL.COM

Steady role, lack of offense Martin has gone 15 games without a point after failing to get on the scoresheet in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Kings.

Impact Martin has been scratched just once in that span. The 35-year-old has been a regular part of the Islanders' lineup on the fourth line, but as usual, he's bringing hits and little else. He has one assist, 11 shots on net, five PIM and 49 hits through 18 appearances this season. He may eventually be at risk of losing his spot to Hudson Fasching.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NYI 3 vs BUF 0: Matt Martin | New York Islanders NYI 3 vs BUF 0: Matt Martin

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • NHL.COM

WSH 5 vs NYI 4 (OT): Matt Martin | New York Islanders WSH 5 vs NYI 4 (OT): Matt Martin

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • NHL.COM

Practice 11/18: Matt Martin | New York Islanders Practice 11/18: Matt Martin

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • NHL.COM

Hands out helper in win Martin notched an assist in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Senators.

Impact Martin has not been a regularly in the lineup since officially re-signing with the Islanders on Oct. 26. He's played in just three of seven games since his signing, with his helper Thursday being his first point. He's added two shots on net, six hits, three blocked shots and a minus-1 rating. Martin is mostly a physical presence on the ice and a leader in the locker room, but he'll have to compete with Hudson Fasching, Pierre Engvall and Oliver Wahlstrom for the last forward spots in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

FLA 6 vs NYI 3, 10/26: Matt Martin | New York Islanders FLA 6 vs NYI 3, 10/26: Martin

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • NHL.COM

Islanders sign forward Matt Martin to 1-year deal

The New York Islanders agreed to terms with veteran forward Matt Martin on a one-year deal

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Islanders, rugged Matt Martin reach 1-year deal Rugged free agent forward Matt Martin agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the New York Islanders on Saturday.Financial terms were no...

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Signs with Islanders Martin signed a one-year deal with the Islanders on Saturday.

Impact Martin, who spent the offseason with New York on a PTO, will now join the Islanders as they look to shake up their bottom six. The 35-year-old Martin played 57 games with the Islanders last season, where he tallied four goals, eight points and 151 hits in 57 games.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unsigned Martin -- who continues to skate with the Islanders on a PTO -- will not be signed by the team even after Anthony Duclair (leg) suffered a long-term injury, Andrew Gross of Newsday...

Impact At this point, Martin will probably end up skating with the team all the way up to the trade deadline, which is the last point when a player can sign with a team and still be eligible for the postseason. Until he puts pen to paper on a full NHL contract, Martin will just be an extra body at practice and ineligible to play in a game.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

2024-25 Training Camp Day 1: Matt Martin | New York Islanders 2024-25 Training Camp Day 1: Martin

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • NHL.COM

Signs PTO with Islanders Martin (lower body) signed a professional tryout agreement with the Islanders on Friday, according to Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Impact Martin has spent 13 of his 15 NHL seasons with the Islanders, including the last six years. He had four goals, four assists and 151 hits in 57 regular-season games with the Islanders last season. He will compete for a spot on the fourth line during training camp.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for MRI Martin (lower body) is expected to undergo an MRI in the coming days, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports Friday.

Impact Martin was sidelined for the final two postseason contests due to his lower-body issue. Unless the MRI results come back with something more serious, the team may not provide much of an update heading into the offseason. Even if there is a long-term concern that carries into the 2024-25 campaign, Martin's lack of offensive upside means a potential absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers rookie Matt Rempe doesn't mind playing the villain role in the NHL playoffs

New York Rangers rookie Matt Rempe faced more criticism in the first round of the playoffs for a borderline hit that injured Washington defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk

MAY 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Unavailable for Game 5 Martin (lower body) won't play in Game 5 against the Hurricanes on Tuesday, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Impact Martin, who didn't practice Monday, will miss his second straight contest. He has been credited with two shots on goal, three blocked shots, seven hits and 16 PIM in three outings this postseason. Simon Holmstrom or Ruslan Iskhakov will replace Martin in the lineup for Game 5.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Martin (lower body) won't play Saturday in Game 4 versus Carolina, according to Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Impact Martin played through the injury in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes, logging just 8:16 of ice time. He has 16 PIM, seven hits and three blocked shots over three outings this postseason. Martin will be replaced in Saturday's lineup by Ruslan Iskhakov.

APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Thursday Martin (undisclosed) was in his usual spot during line rushes, indicating he'll play in Thursday's Game 3 versus the Hurricanes, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Martin has played on the fourth line throughout the campaign, so his presence in the lineup isn't likely to make a big impact in fantasy. The 34-year-old has no points, 19 hits and 21 PIM over his last 10 outings.

APRIL 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE