LeBrun: Vegas May Trade Alec Martinez

[Cousin Eddie]

From talking to other sources around the league, defenceman Alec Martinez, 33, and his $4-million AAV is a possibility to move. Which makes sense not only because he’s UFA in a year but also because if Vegas hopes to sign Pietrangelo it also needs to create a spot on the right side in its top four (Martinez is a left-hand shot who played the right side in the playoffs).
The Knights haven’t shown any interest in signing Martinez to a contract extension so the veteran blueliner probably saw the writing on the wall, which is too bad because he’s been a nice fit there, in my mind. It should be noted Martinez doesn’t have any no-trade protection

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[CupInSIX]

Martinez played LD in the playoffs but that's neither here nor there.

Reason to keep him: he's been great and plays both sides. He also wouldn't complain about ice time and pairings. They could also re-sign him 2-3 years at his current cap hit since he only makes 4m.

 

[Vegan Knight]

Theodore played on the right.

 

[The Duck Knight]

Would make more sense IMO to move Mcnabb. AMart is a good fit with Theo and Petro would be with Schmidt anyways.

Fleury+Stastny+Mcnabb is more than enough space.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Colorado makes sense to me

 

[teemussalami]

Colorado? Wasn't there a rumour that they were looking for a defenseman around $4mil AAV? He would certainly make their left side a lot stronger.

 

[CupInSIX]

Colorado? Wasn't there a rumour that they were looking for a defenseman around $4mil AAV? He would certainly make their left side a lot stronger.

Not going to give him to a team they expect to meet in the WC finals...

Somewhere East like NJ or Florida makes more sense.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Martinez has one more year left at $4M wouldn't mind him coming home to Detroit.

 

[Esq]

I don't think VGK would have difficulties finding a new home for him. Really underrated player.

 

[CupInSIX]

The reason they haven't offered an extension yet is they can't have too much $$$ in projected cap for next year.

Lebrun was spitballing about trading Schmidt last week for the same reasons.

 

[Shak19]

Would be perfect partnered with Jake Muzzin

 

[Foppberg]

Not going to give him to a team they expect to meet in the WC finals...

Somewhere East like NJ or Florida makes more sense.

My thoughts too, unfortunately.

 

[Thomas Colavecchio]

Vegas owes Fla after Tallon's expansion draft gifting of Marchy and Smith
Just sayin

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

2021 2nd + 2020 3rd?

 

[KingsFan7824]

Would be perfect partnered with Jake Muzzin

I can't tell if this is a joke or not.

 

[M2Beezy]

Wonder what the ask is. Something like Martinez and a 4th for Virtanen, Foccht and a 5th??

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Need him on the Avs.

 

[Richard88]

My thoughts too, unfortunately.

On the one hand Martinez would be a nice add for Colorado. But on the other I'm not sure I want to help them create capspace to add Pietrangelo

 

[FinlandPanther]

2021 2nd + 2020 3rd?

But pricey but would love him in Florida for sure.

 

[BKarchitect]

Gotta agree - although Martinez is the perfect fit in Colorado (experienced but not too long in the tooth, only one year left on contract so not going to affect long-term plans, fits the AAV rumored to be looking at, very versatile in what he can do) - don't think there's a chance in heck that Vegas will deal him to a direct rival.

Vegas is pretty stacked and deep so I imagine this is just a clearing move to balance the books and/or create space to go after a star player and to recoup some assets. Gotta imagine they will want the best picks/prospects they can get?

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

But pricey but would love him in Florida for sure.

Didnt realize he was 33, thought he was 29/30 but ya maybe two 3rds since they are in cap troubles, FLA has that leverage.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Didnt realize he was 33, thought he was 29/30 but ya maybe two 3rds since they are in cap troubles, FLA has that leverage.

I’d definitely do 2 thirds.

 

[Liam Smith]

Wouldn’t be surprised if he’s on the caps radar.

 

[SFKingshomer]

Would be perfect partnered with Jake Muzzin

They are terrible together

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

I’d definitely do 2 thirds.

Same here, He's definitely worth 2 3rds.