Roster/Rumors/Speculation/Trade Talk - 2024-25: Re-Tool, Re-Group, Re-Mix, Re-Build

[crashthenet]

Also, PP insurance. If a Dobson or Reilly miss any chunk of the season, it makes the PP2 even worse than it was last year.

I don't think PP2 scored a goal under Lambert

Relax
Just likely need another goalie for the rookie camp

LI kid (maybe no kid any more). Hope he gets to Bridgeport

 

[SI90]

Matt Martin will be in camp on a PTO. I can definitely see them signing him to a 1 year minimum deal and keeping him basically as the 13th/14th forward.

He will only play a hand full of games possibly.

Truth is the entire locker room loves him and I could actually see Roy loving him and wanting him around.

I don’t have a problem with it as long as he’s not taking ice time away from a younger guy or regularly in the line up.

Hes also 45 games away from 1k. If the next 2 years he plays 20-25 games he can reach 1k

 

[JJ18Sniper]

Matt Martin will be in camp on a PTO. I can definitely see them signing him to a 1 year minimum deal and keeping him basically as the 13th/14th forward.

He will only play a hand full of games possibly.

Truth is the entire locker room loves him and I could actually see Roy loving him and wanting him around.

I don’t have a problem with it as long as he’s not taking ice time away from a younger guy or regularly in the line up.

I had suggested this possibility and it didnt go over too well. I agree, it can't hurt as long as its not blocking a role for a younger player.

He's 45 games from 1000, as a part-time player he has a shot and I'd imagine a reduced role would keep him fresher. It'll all depend on cap gymnastics and if he has a good camp.

 

[SI90]

I just hope it’s not concussion upper body.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1834594552994312424

 

[islesmb]

 

[IslesNorway]

Bringing in Martin, even on a PTO, is just embarrassing. He is so washed up it’s a waste of a spot, even in camp. I’ve no doubt Lou will sign him to a deal. Now just wait for Clutterbuck.

 

[MJF]

Matt Martin will be in camp on a PTO. I can definitely see them signing him to a 1 year minimum deal and keeping him basically as the 13th/14th forward.

He will only play a hand full of games possibly.

Truth is the entire locker room loves him and I could actually see Roy loving him and wanting him around.

I don’t have a problem with it as long as he’s not taking ice time away from a younger guy or regularly in the line up.

Hes also 45 games away from 1k. If the next 2 years he plays 20-25 games he can reach 1k

I think if Martin makes the team Roy will be "obligated" to dress him 45 times this season. Bothers me if he's legit taking a roster spot from a prospect who had a good camp.

 

[duster19]

Bringing in Martin, even on a PTO, is just embarrassing. He is so washed up it’s a waste of a spot, even in camp. I’ve no doubt Lou will sign him to a deal. Now just wait for Clutterbuck.

I would not be surprised to see someone like Maclean getting waived to fit Martin.

Wonder if clutter is planning to retire or PTO for him somewhere? Maybe he is a singing later in the year.

 

[Strummergas]

Maybe they just want Martin's presence in camp and/or give him a shot to impress another team enough to sign him as? Though I'd be surprised if he would want to play anywhere else at this point...

 

[doublechili]

Can Martin play goalie? Two problems solved.

 

[gordie43]

Good thing isles invested in Varlamov as the back up. I know a lot of poster's wanted him traded a couple of years ago and we’re not thrilled with his new contract, but this is why he was brought back.

A short stint without Sorokin won’t be as bad with Varly in net, if he were to miss significant time, I may become a little worried. No need to stress yet.

Happy to see Martin on a PTO. I think he still has a spot on the roster in certain matchups (45 games is the perfect amount of playing time).

The team has more pressing issues than who plays wing on the 4th line. I’m more concerned with PK and top 6.

 

[SI90]

I think if Martin makes the team Roy will be "obligated" to dress him 45 times this season. Bothers me if he's legit taking a roster spot from a prospect who had a good camp.

Would bother me too if that is indeed the case. They’re not bringing Clutterbuck back who’s actually a great defensive forward. We’ll see how it shakes out

Good thing isles invested in Varlamov as the back up. I know a lot of poster's wanted him traded a couple of years ago and we’re not thrilled with his new contract, but this is why he was brought back.

A short stint without Sorokin won’t be as bad with Varly in net, if he were to miss significant time, I may become a little worried. No need to stress yet.

Happy to see Martin on a PTO. I think he still has a spot on the roster in certain matchups (45 games is the perfect amount of playing time).

The team has more pressing issues than who plays wing on the 4th line. I’m more concerned with PK and top 6.

I definitely wanted him traded but at the end of the day keeping him was the right move.

 

[SI90]

For all speculating it’s between the ears with Sorokin

https://x.com/i/web/status/1834646352527077407

 

[leeroggy]

They’re not bringing Clutterbuck back who’s actually a great defensive forward.

The PK was a main responsibility of his, we have to stop using older memories. At least MM can dress 10 games as a policeman if needed, but that need is rapidly disappearing.

Move on from both.

 

[MJF]

Would bother me too if that is indeed the case. They’re not bringing Clutterbuck back who’s actually a great defensive forward. We’ll see how it shakes out

Which indicates to me Lou giving Martin a chance to make the team is so he can get his 1,000th game and no other good reason.

For all speculating it’s between the ears with Sorokin

https://x.com/i/web/status/1834646352527077407

Concussion?

Or is Lou just trying to do a clean up on the team hiding an injury that spanned back to last season?

 

[Tahoeblue]

The PK was a main responsibility of his, we have to stop using older memories. At least MM can dress 10 games as a policeman if needed, but that need is rapidly disappearing.

Move on from both.

Totally agree. I do think there may be that thinking from organization about MM's physical presence and policing capabilities. Maybe call it the Rempe effect. CC can still skate but his shoulders are shot from the thousands of hits he has delivered and taken. His shot is sometimes effective and mostly hits the net. When I say net, that is mostly the protective netting. PK needs some work with new system and players.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

Which indicates to me Lou giving Martin a chance to make the team is so he can get his 1,000th game and no other good reason.

If Martin was 12 games away from 1K fine, but this better not be the reason as to why he was signed to a PTO.

That's Wilpon-level Mets shit. Signing aged players for gimmicky shit.

Now on the other hand, maybe he shows he's in better shape. I don't completely hate him as the 14th forward as the muscle and familiarity with the room. But no chance he should dress in front of a youngin' who is playing well, I'll be extremely upset.

 

[Sparksrus3]

I would not be surprised to see someone like Maclean getting waived to fit Martin.

Wonder if clutter is planning to retire or PTO for him somewhere? Maybe he is a singing later in the year.

Maclean getting waived is just silly talk ..LGI

 

[SI90]

The PK was a main responsibility of his, we have to stop using older memories. At least MM can dress 10 games as a policeman if needed, but that need is rapidly disappearing.

Move on from both.

It’s not older memories. And I’m not even advocating for keeping him. I’m just saying it’s interesting because he’s a better hockey player than Matt Martin all the metrics say that he’s still an elite defensive checking forward when he plays. Offense doesn’t exist anymore, obviously.

 

[MJF]

If Martin was 12 games away from 1K fine, but this better not be the reason as to why he was signed to a PTO.

That's Wilpon-level Mets shit. Signing aged players for gimmicky shit.

Now on the other hand, maybe he shows he's in better shape. I don't completely hate him as the 14th forward as the muscle and familiarity with the room. But no chance he should dress in front of a youngin' who is playing well, I'll be extremely upset.

Exactly. Then it comes back to who is Martin taking a roster spot from? For the possible 12 games we’ll need a designated puncher?

It’s time to close the book on Matt Martin as an Islander.

Maclean getting waived is just silly talk ..LGI

Now Hudson Fasching getting waived….

 

[Sparksrus3]

Exactly. Then it comes back to who is Martin taking a roster spot from? For the possible 12 games we’ll need a designated puncher?

It’s time to close the book on Matt Martin as an Islander.


Now Hudson Fasching getting waived….

Have to make room somewhere for the Patrik Elias signing.

 

[Throttle]

If Martin was 12 games away from 1K fine, but this better not be the reason as to why he was signed to a PTO.

That's Wilpon-level Mets shit. Signing aged players for gimmicky shit.

Now on the other hand, maybe he shows he's in better shape. I don't completely hate him as the 14th forward as the muscle and familiarity with the room. But no chance he should dress in front of a youngin' who is playing well, I'll be extremely upset.

Or if the young guys don’t push forward and earn a spot? The isles lack depth, he’s a known guy and it’s a long season.

Maybe he talked to Bailey and doesn’t want that to happen to him? His role is diminishing across hockey overall, so he probably didn’t have much out there or enough to upset his home life. It’s kinda a given he stays on and goes into management.

Roy is looking to win, not play charity of who’s the next best young player otherwise he would put Wallysuck out there for 20 mins. He doesn’t.

 

[Osakahaus]

Bringing in Martin, even on a PTO, is just embarrassing. He is so washed up it’s a waste of a spot, even in camp. I’ve no doubt Lou will sign him to a deal. Now just wait for Clutterbuck.

Its a warm body and i don't hate it at all. Cal isn't gonna come back either. Islanders basically will also have him just mentor the youth/Tsyplakov, so no biggie

I really dont care since this is a PTO.

 

[Tahoeblue]

Exactly. Then it comes back to who is Martin taking a roster spot from? For the possible 12 games we’ll need a designated puncher?

It’s time to close the book on Matt Martin as an Islander.


Now Hudson Fasching getting waived….

This!!!! Still can't believe he found his way onto the top line last season. Appreciate his story, journey, and what he can bring to possibly the bottom 12 in short spurts. This team not only has a cap crunch but also a roster crunch as well. If he could skate and PK it would be a different story.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

This!!!! Still can't believe he found his way onto the top line last season. Appreciate his story, journey, and what he can bring to possibly the bottom 12 in short spurts. This team not only has a cap crunch but also a roster crunch as well. If he could skate and PK it would be a different story.

If that guy played even slightly physical he'd have a spot full time. He's useless.