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New York Islanders Daily Links: Martin Not Bitter

By Matt O'Leary
May 3, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders left wing Matt Martin (17) carries off the boards during the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game three of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
May 3, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders left wing Matt Martin (17) carries off the boards during the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game three of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /
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It’s been no secret that Matt Martin will be leaving the Islanders to hit free agency. The hard hitting forward has drew interest from six teams; the Bruins, Canadiens, Leafs, Kings, Flames and Red Wings.

Arthur Staple says that Martin is not bitter, he understands it’s a business. On the ice Matt Martin is a physical presence, he leads the league in hits every year. The problem with him getting $3 million a year is his lack of offense.

Martin isn’t a scorer, he just set a career high in goals with 10 this past year. Another downside is that Matt Martin doesn’t kill penalties. The Islanders just locked up Casey Cizikas to an extension and Cal Clutterbuck will be hitting free agency next year.

This means that “the best fourth line in hockey” will be broken up. I loved the Islanders fourth line, they were able to set the tone and throughout the season they were the Islanders most consistent line.

Although if you told me I can only take two of the three from the fourth line; I’m taking Cizikas and Clutterbuck. The main difference is that Cizikas and Clutterbuck can kill penalties and that’s where their value comes from.

Martin can’t kill penalties. Clutterbuck also has a better wrist shot so he is more of a scoring threat than really both Martin and Cizikas but what makes Cizikas valuable is his two way play. I like Martin, I just don’t think it would be wise for Garth Snow to spend that much money on him just for his hits and locker room presence.

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The Islanders seem to be in the mix for Andrew Ladd. NESN is reporting that the Islanders, Nashville, Tampa Bay and Montreal have all shown interest (NESN)

We took a look at the Islanders ice conditions and it’s impact on the Islanders ability to bring in free agents. (Eyes On Isles)

Next: Ice Condition Haunts Islanders

Sorokin is at the Islanders mini camp. This is a big deal due to his ties to the KHL for two more years (Islanders)

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