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The Islanders made a pair of roster moves leading into Saturday's game against San Jose. Stefan Rosner of The Hockey News relays that defenseman Mike Reilly was activated off LTIR while winger Matt Martin was activated off injured reserve.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 25

Islanders place Matt Martin on IR, expected to activate Noah Dobson

The New York Islanders have reportedly placed forward Matt Martin on Injured Reserve (as per Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News) opening the door for them to activate defenseman Noah Dobson off LTIR.

New York Islanders News / Last Word On Sports / October 28

New York Islanders Bring back Veteran Enforcer Upfront

After 13 years with the New York Islanders, free agent Matt Martin has a new contract to return to the team for a 14th, finally. Martin, originally drafted by the Islanders in 2008, played all but two of his now 16-year career with the team.

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 27

Penguins' Bryan Rust leaves game after going awkwardly into boards

Stefan Rosner: The New York Islanders have signed forward Matt Martin to a one year deal. Stefen Rosner: “For those that are bashing Martin signing: He suffered three different injuries last season.

New York Islanders News / Lighthouse Hockey / October 26

Panthers 6 (EN), Islanders 3: Isles blow 3-0 lead as Engvall, Martin return

I mean, they were probably going to lose anyway, but they had to get our hopes up first. The Islanders burst out to a 3-0 lead with another slew of productive shots from the point, but the Florida Panthers steadily chipped away, like the Stanley Cup champions they are, climbing back for a 6-3 that felt oddly inevitable by the second intermission.

New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / October 26

Duclair LTIR; Martin Signs, Engvall & Fasching Recalled

The New York Islanders announced a slew of transactions following last night’s victory over the New Jersey Devils. Anthony Duclair (lower body) has been

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

Islanders sign Matt Martin to one-year contract

The New York Islanders have announced that they have agreed to a one-year contract with winger Matt Martin. There is currently no information about Martin’s salary on the deal, or if there are any signing/performance bonuses or no-trade/move clauses.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 26

Islanders make several roster moves

The Islanders are back in action Saturday against Florida and have made several roster moves in advance of that contest.

Islanders ride momentum of OT win into clash vs. Panthers

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New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / September 21

Islanders Thoughts: Dobson, Barzal, Martin, and Horvat on Camp

Day three of Islanders training camp is here, and the intensity has only continued to ramp up. There was even more physicality and intensity throughout today’s scrimmage (which finished tied 4-4).

New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / September 19

Islanders Training Camp: Holmstrom on Line Two, Martin Speaks

The shrill sound of a whistle from Patrick Roy’s mouth has begun. He doesn’t even use a real whistle, mind you. All natural sound. Nevertheless, day one of the Islanders training camp is underway.

New York Islanders News / Lighthouse Hockey / September 16

Camp tales

It’s that time of year: the prospects were formally skating, while the established pros run their own workouts and get ready for the big camp. All that’s missing is “Radek Martinek was seen working out at IceWorks,” but “Matt Martin is on a PTO” is a suitable 2024 equivalent.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 14

Islanders bring back 15-year vet on PTO

At one point, it appeared as if the New York Islanders would not bring back Matt Martin. Martin has had a long career in the NHL to this point. But the Islanders seemed ready to move on after failing to win the Stanley Cup.

New York Islanders News / Lighthouse Hockey / September 13

Ilya’s fine, Matt Martin’s a PTO

Lou Lamoriello has “no concern” about Ilya Sorokin, who is skating. The Islanders opened prospect (plus Tsyplakov and Kinkaid) camp Thursday, and Friday general manager Lou Lamoriello gave one of his rare interviews with media.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / September 13

New York Islanders invite Matt Martin to camp on PTO

The New York Islanders have invited a familiar face to training camp as the team announced they’ve signed veteran forward Matt Martin to a professional tryout agreement (PTO).

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 13

Islanders sign veteran left winger to PTO

The 35-year-old has spent 13 of his 15 NHL seasons on Long Island, racking up 823 appearances since the Islanders drafted him in the fifth round in 2008.

Islanders sign veteran goaltender to PTO

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NHL News / Hockey Patrol / August 10

Is Matt Martin the right option for the Toronto Maple Leafs after recent report?

The former member of the Maple Leafs, Matt Martin, was linked to Toronto after a new report confirmed the New York Islanders will move on from the veteran.

New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / March 2, 2024

No Update From Islanders On Matt Martin Following Early Exit Against Bruins

New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy had little information on the status of Matt Martin after the forward missed most of the third period of the team’s 5-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday night at UBS Arena.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / January 25, 2024

‘So positive. So much energy.’ Coach Patrick Roy already making an impression on the New York Islanders

It’s been a very exciting week on Long Island since the news of Patrick Roy taking over as the head coach of the New York Islanders broke on Saturday. Roy is a four-time Stanley Cup Champion and is considered to be one of the best goaltenders of all time.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 20, 2023