With no depth to fill a fourth-line spot, the New York Islanders turned to Matt Martin and signed the veteran to a one-year deal.
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this was a bad move he taking up a development spot for a young player matt martin doesnt need more NHL Mins our young players do…. this tells me our GM is cooked and he doesnt want to admit he set this team up for failure and we need a rebuild
Lou is a wasted GM spot
I understand people are mad but this man has given his heart and soul to this team do I think it's a good move not really but I'm willing to bet it's bc of the cap space
To all the young guys, If you don't protect your players, you will have no team at the end of season. Last night you almost lost a defenseman and you had nobody who take care of the situation. I don't think you guys are computing that. The league is full of guys looking to run guys thru the boards, and if you let them you can forget about keeping a healthy team. Oh it's all speed now is all you guys say. Mostly by guys who never put on skates. You have to let the other team know what will happen if they go after top players!!!! Mayfield didn't even drop the gloves. He was probably afraid. We are not winning the cup anytime soon ok. I rather lose the game and win some freaking respect. Nobody in the world thinks much of the Islanders. Remember the penguins brawl? Turning point! Need that again!
I think Lou hit 17 on the speed dial after MacDermid's hit last night and knowing he has Duclair out for a bit. I'm okay with this if Martin is used strategically.
Lou is trying to save face with Engvall. What a joke this team is becoming
Good lordā¦
Booo to Lou
Proving once again that if there are STUPID roster moves to make….Lou will find them.
Sorry I have no respect for Lou anymore. To me he has tarnished his reputation as top GM in league
Theyāll use Martin like we used to use Johnston. Heāll get 10 games tops
EGHADSš±ššµ Lord have mercy
I love Matty marts. No question. It just shows how we pissed away draft pick capital every year for past 5 years, minus 2024. We have no one to bring up other than an aging grinder. Idk how obvious it needs to be that Lou has constructed a nightmare of a team that really needs to take a step back to move forward.
MM is obviously being kept as he transition to coaching next year. The guy is high character, blue and orange blood. If he get 20 games, he will be fine on 4th line.
Martin will always have a place in my heart,loved to watch him play as I was growing up.
What a cup cake organization
Oh. No mixed emotions here. This is a stupid move. The man is way past his prime. If Matt was good enough, he would have made the team on his PTO. And he didn't. Lou just Can't move on from his vets. And ownership is just clueless. SMFH
Foudy looked good last game.
Martin sucks. Are you kidding me. Get rid of Lou asap!
Who cares islanders stink