Player Discussion: Matt Martin

[YearlyLottery]

Boomer just said on WFAN that multiple teams wanted Martin and that one team is a consistent contender that truly wanted him.

 

[Uncle Duke]

Boomer just said on WFAN that multiple teams wanted Martin and that one team is a consistent contender that truly wanted him.

Family. Got to pump up the son-in-law.

 

[BrockLobster]

Family. Got to pump up the bro-in-law.

Son in law

 

[ScaredStreit]

Komarov and Hickey's deals were bad because of the cap hit. Martin's hit is very reasonable. Imagine finally being at the point where solid players want to stay with the team and we're arguing they shouldn't over peanuts.

Who do you want replacing him? A minimum contract to save a $800K cap hit out of a $81.5million cap? A young and upcoming prospect who shouldn't be getting 4th line minutes (see Nino)?

 

[BrockLobster]

A little longer than required but the contract is fine. Much ado about nothing.

 

[CupHolders]

Family. Got to pump up the son-in-law.

So the implication is that his statement is not to be trusted? Or, are you just messing?

 

[Uncle Duke]

So the implication is that his statement is not to be trusted? Or, are you just messing?

A bit of both but mostly just messing.

 

[buud]

So the implication is that his statement is not to be trusted? Or, are you just messing?

ever hear the Monty Python song, 'Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life?' well, i think it's fair to say that the Dukester always sings the antithesis of that song...

 

[danteipp]

Komarov and Hickey's deals were bad because of the cap hit. Martin's hit is very reasonable. Imagine finally being at the point where solid players want to stay with the team and we're arguing they shouldn't over peanuts.

Who do you want replacing him? A minimum contract to save a $800K cap hit out of a $81.5million cap? A young and upcoming prospect who shouldn't be getting 4th line minutes (see Nino)?

I couldn't agree more. At least Uncle Leo can be used as a Swiss army knife, moved around the lineup and as a placeholder, be it wing, center or PK.

But Hickey's deal was especially bad because it seemed reactionary to losing CdH. Thankfully the Isles dodged a bullet there, given his shoulder issues.

Hickey even when he is healthy and at his best, the Isles still had internal options that were seemingly comparable or they could have opted to just trade for a player on an expiring contract (like Greene).

Again, with respect to the last 2 years of Martin's contract, if he has physically worn down by then, he can go to LTIR for extended stretches, and still be around the team, or it is just a $350,000 per season cap hit in the AHL, if he wants to start his next career as a player-coach.

 

[Uncle Duke]

ever hear the Monty Python song, 'Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life?' well, i think it's fair to say that the Dukester always sings the antithesis of that song...

Win a Cup and believe me, I'll be looking on the bright side.

 

[steveat]

MM is good for the locker room. He's our today's version of Bolton. We signed him for YEARS and he played like 4 games a season. Gotta have that culture!

 

[Uncle Duke]

MM is good for the locker room. He's our today's version of Bolton. We signed him for YEARS and he played like 4 games a season. Gotta have that culture!

If you're talking about Boulton, I think it was a series of one-year deals, maybe even two-way, but get your point otherwise and agree with it.

 

[Throttle]

MM is good for the locker room. He's our today's version of Bolton. We signed him for YEARS and he played like 4 games a season. Gotta have that culture!

MM can play though. Boulton was signed to help JT become a leader in the NHL...

 

[eoin92]

If you're talking about Boulton, I think it was a series of one-year deals, maybe even two-way, but get your point otherwise and agree with it.

I think he’s talking about Michael Bolton. They kept signing up for the all Michael Bolton radio station, cause it’s great for getting hyped before a game.

 

[Bones45]

Well -- its a been a hell of a day. Lemmings continue to astound.

 

[Uncle Duke]

Well -- its a been a hell of a day. Lemmings continue to astound.

The only thing astounding about it is that truth is, it really isn't astounding.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Why does Matt Martin bring chemistry to a team. You can't measure this in corsi stats. The guy almost ended his career defending a teammate. Respect him for being one of the first to stand up to Babcock, and at the cost of not seeing much ice after the incident. It all worked out, he is back home now on the ID line.

 

[Bronson]

Martin was an absolute warrior during the playoffs and always wears his heart on his sleeve. He might not don the 'C' but he is still a true leader on the team.

 

[crasherino]

Why does Matt Martin bring chemistry to a team. You can't measure this in corsi stats. The guy almost ended his career defending a teammate. Respect him for being one of the first to stand up to Babcock, and at the cost of not seeing much ice after the incident. It all worked out, he is back home now on the ID line.

What happened here? Babcock called out Marner for something (I forget) and Martin stepped up to Babcock? I remember the Babcock part - don't remember the Martin part though.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

What happened here? Babcock called out Marner for something (I forget) and Martin stepped up to Babcock? I remember the Babcock part - don't remember the Martin part though.

Here was the story as per Matt O'Leary. Eyes on Isles. Legendary stuff.

Apparently, teammates didn’t get mad at Mitch Marner, a rookie who was just trying to please his coach, instead, one, in particular, turned against Mike Babcock. That player is now New York Islanders forward Matt Martin.
According to TML Updates, Matt Martin confronted Mike Babcock about the situation and wouldn’t let it go. The initial confrontation was heated and it had to be broken up by Leo Komarov, who is now also an Islander.

Islanders: Matt Martin Defends Mitch Marner Against Mike Babcock

 

[Beacon Isles]

Forcing a player to list out his teammates in order of how hard they work seems like a shitty team building exercise. Glad Matt stood up to that.

 

[Throttle]

Why does Matt Martin bring chemistry to a team. You can't measure this in corsi stats. The guy almost ended his career defending a teammate. Respect him for being one of the first to stand up to Babcock, and at the cost of not seeing much ice after the incident. It all worked out, he is back home now on the ID line.

Who cares, you see his cap hit? The term of his deal? I mean another guy referenced in there is also a waste of space too (pun intended).

 

[Beacon Isles]

Interesting I looked up the leafs roster for that year - four alternate captains (including Leo) and no Captain. And Babcock bullying the kid. Sounds like a great organizational structure.

 

[MattMartin]

Who cares, you see his cap hit? The term of his deal? I mean another guy referenced in there is also a waste of space too (pun intended).

Not sure if serious. Are you a Toronto/Babcok fan boi? If yes, this makes more sense

 

[PWJunior]

Martin was an absolute warrior during the playoffs and always wears his heart on his sleeve. He might not don the 'C' but he is still a true leader on the team.

I'm not happy with the term, but character does matter. Matty Marts brings a lot to the locker room, better to have too much leadership than not enough. The money is fine.