Martin said he got no offers from the Islanders so he didn't really choose to leave.
Player Discussion: Matt Martin
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Martin said he got no offers from the Islanders so he didn't really choose to leave.
Throttle
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I'm not so sure about that - I believe the Isles went 3 years, Toronto went with a 4th year. Off he went to Toronto.
doublechili
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I'm glad we don't have a GM crazy enough to do something like that!
Congrats to Matty Martin...well deserving..Nystrom again
Beacon Isles
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wow....that is WAY more term than I was expecting/wanted.
We have no need for Ross now, might as well trade him for picks.
impaaaaaact
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I flipped out at first, but the number is probably .25 too high and a year too long. People are going to compare it to Komarov and Hickey because of the term, but the AAV is a good bit lower and I don’t mind a small overpay to a ride or die guy. I also think this means Greene’s salary comes in under 1M... we’ll see though
SI90
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I love Martin and he’s the Mayor of the team but man why do you need to go 4 years?? He would have accepted 1 year deals or even a 2 year deal. And 1.5AAV? It’s not much but come on.
The one positive I will say is Martin scored some goals in the playoffs and was effective.
Now you better re-sign Cizikas because is Martin as effective without Cizikas?
I just don’t get the reason to go 4 years.
impaaaaaact
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Another example of you not having a clue. We could absolutely recoup assets in a trade for Ross.
Ross is not a garbage player. If he played close to a full season, his numbers would mirror Matt's and with a similar skillset.
I was just joking. Not about the garbage player part though. Would take Martin 10 out of 10 times over him.
Disgraced Cosmonaut
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Incredible that Lou keeps doing this. There's no benefit to going four years. As a bonus, it's close to a guarantee that Cizikas gets re-signed, assuming his body doesn't fall apart during the next season (also for four years I would guess?), who knows what happens with Clutterbuck and his numb hand.
Not a chance. Ross plays 3-5 minutes a game. Martin plays 10-13. Why do you think that is. They are not even close.
Whatever on the term, the cap hit isn’t anything major so it’s fine, he’s going to be an Islander forever.
I don’t really think it’s that big of a deal.
I don’t really think it’s that big of a deal.
ScaredStreit
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Martin's 31 he's not a dinosaur. This brings him to 35 and at a $1.5million cap hit it's fine. It brings more stability, leadership, effort, etc. to the team. I'm all for this signing.
Beacon Isles
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If Matt plays out the whole contract, that will be 13 years with the Islanders, and 2 up north of the border.
On one hand, I appreciate the loyalty to the player. The term I dont mind - its maybe a year or two longer than I would have liked, but he's taking a pay cut from the last contract and something has to give, I guess.
Biggest question now is that Ross and Matt are pretty much redundant, and making $2.5M combined. Which I guess is still less than the other two 4th liners, but you've basically got $10M tied up in your 4th line in Clutter, Casey, Matt and Ross.
On one hand, I appreciate the loyalty to the player. The term I dont mind - its maybe a year or two longer than I would have liked, but he's taking a pay cut from the last contract and something has to give, I guess.
Biggest question now is that Ross and Matt are pretty much redundant, and making $2.5M combined. Which I guess is still less than the other two 4th liners, but you've basically got $10M tied up in your 4th line in Clutter, Casey, Matt and Ross.
doublechili
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MM: I want to stay but the contract needs to be 2 years at $1.25 million.
Lou: I don't know if we can do that. How about 3 years at $1.25 million?
MM: Uh, well... wait, what was that?
Lou: Okay, then 4 years at $1.5 million, but that's my final offer.
Lou: I don't know if we can do that. How about 3 years at $1.25 million?
MM: Uh, well... wait, what was that?
Lou: Okay, then 4 years at $1.5 million, but that's my final offer.
19 in a row
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Feel similar to you, and wanted him to be associated with Isles in some way going forwards. However, I really thought this was going to be 1M-1.25M for 2 years.. I can see some reward in here for being the current Mr Islander, the Mayor.
I had assumed 2.5M for Greene and Martin combined, now wondering what Greene brings and how much is left for Barzal.
Yep. Something to keep in mind when people are getting pissy about not having enough space to sign guys like Hoffman.
Kevin27NYI
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I agree. I would have done 2 years, x 1 million a year. But this is 500K extra. The 2 years is kinda meh for me, I still don't think this blocks out the Hoffmans of the world because Matty is an everyday guy. Also, I'd want him and Ross together. Not one or the other.
If you extrapolate based on minutes played, Ross' numbers are actually better than Matt's. Look, I like Martin, and his chemistry with CC and Clutter is great, but Johnston has never really been given a chance at being a full time player. He has much more offensive upside than you think, and plays smart.
