Confirmed Signing with Link: [TOR] Matt Martin (4 years, $2.5M AAV)

[Chardo]

I don't think Martin is a better player than Cizikas, I know Martin is a better player than Cizikas.

I think you severely underestimate Cizikas. I believe he is Nielsen 2.0.

Please bookmark this so we can revisit next spring and see how wrong one of us was.

 

[luki here]

I don't think Martin is a better player than Cizikas, I know Martin is a better player than Cizikas.

you couldnt be more wrong.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

I'd rather have him than Weise.

 

[Machinehead]

You sir, just lost all credibility in the state of New York.

They said the same thing when I wanted to keep Stralman instead of Girardi.

It's fine, I'll just stay here with my numbers and be the guy with the tinfoil hat.

 

[Mats13]

Leafs continue the tradition of overpaying for a free agent.

Your team just paid Lucic 42 million over 7 years

 

[Big Easy]

I love Martin on the Leafs. Would have been better if it was a 3X2 but close enough. We didn't sign Stamkos, so the cap isn't really an issue. Martin isn't your regular 4th liner, he can actually do stuff. Plus, if anyone takes a run at our, "sweethearts" big Matt Martin, good ole Windsor Ontario boy will sort them out.

 

[Woll Smoth]

I feel like a lot of these comments were being saved for the potential 10mil+ Stamkos contract.

Sorry to disappoint.

 

[scan15*]

Yeah better bring back Colton Orr too. Lets get Luke Schenn on the blue line while we're at it. This way of thinking is so outdated. Do his extra couple of hits a game really make him that much better than Leivo or Leipsic?

Leivo and Leipsic should either get a role on the 3rd line or higher or stick in the AHL. Giving them 4th line minutes is a waste.

 

[Jester9881]

I love Matty Marts, I wish the Islanders could have brought him back. But he was the 3rd best player on that line.... that line was driven by Clutterbuck and Cizikas. I honestly hope TO fans give him a fair shake, he's a great guy and a hero around here.... I'd hate to see a city turn him into the villian like Clarkson because someone over paid him or thought he was something he wasn't.

 

[Batrous]

Given the first look at his stats (negative career plus / minus every year except last season when it was a slight plus (+2), limited offensive, high number of hits, averaging around 1.5 minutes a game penalty wise) I'm worried about this signing. Do the leafs need a big d man who hits and has limited offense. I don't know.

 

[dubey]

Given the first look at his stats (negative career plus / minus every year except last season when it was a slight plus (+2), limited offensive, high number of hits, averaging around 1.5 minutes a game penalty wise) I'm worried about this signing. Do the leafs need a big d man who hits and has limited offense. I don't know.

What thread are you in right now?

I love Matty Marts, I wish the Islanders could have brought him back. But he was the 3rd best player on that line.... that line was driven by Clutterbuck and Cizikas. I honestly hope TO fans give him a fair shake, he's a great guy and a hero around here.... I'd hate to see a city turn him into the villian like Clarkson because someone over paid him or thought he was something he wasn't.

lol

 

[Kelly]

What thread are you in right now?

lol

Right?

So do you guys think we can count on Martin getting us a few wins backing up Andersen? Hoping he can provide at least 10 wins and hover around .910sv%.

 

[The Kessel Run]

I don't get people up in arms of this. I like the signing and 2.5 M is nothing. Great fit for the Leafs.

 

[Rude Dog]

Leafs need a guy like Martin. Money no big deal. Like it

 

[A Pointed Stick]

He was top 10 in corsi against in the whole league last year. He's not just a 4th liner who doesn't suck.

Corsi and a hybrid energy checking line role... I don't think they are a good match. The only concern you should have is that the Isles stuck him in a role focused entirely on hitting. He has hands, but they never really explored development that way. He scored in Jr's enough to show he has more than 4th line puck sense.

 

[Jester9881]

lol

If you think you're going to reproduce the 4th line the Islanders had because you signed Martin, you're going to be disappointed. I predict either Kulemin or Chimera replace Martin on that line and they don't skip a beat.

 

[sxvnert]

I feel like a lot of these comments were being saved for the potential 10mil+ Stamkos contract.

Sorry to disappoint.

Exactly

 

[Drew311]

I love Matty Marts, I wish the Islanders could have brought him back. But he was the 3rd best player on that line.... that line was driven by Clutterbuck and Cizikas. I honestly hope TO fans give him a fair shake, he's a great guy and a hero around here.... I'd hate to see a city turn him into the villian like Clarkson because someone over paid him or thought he was something he wasn't.

It's not like he signed a massive lucrative contract. Toronto loves their tough blue collar guys. As long as he puts up the kind of numbers he did with the Islanders, Leafs nation will love him.

 

[blinkman360]

I'll miss you, Matty.

Take care of him up there.

 

[PatrikOverAuston]

I think it's a fine contract for what he brings. That's just the going rate now. Will definitely inject some experience and physical play into that lineup.

 

[leaflover]

Happy to see a player like Martin join the team but that's a hefty chunk of coin.
Get a veteran defenseman now, please.

 

[Srsly]

We needed Sydney Esiason to replace Elisha Cuthbert.

In all seriousness I don't really mind this signing and I honestly think he's a better player than people give him credit for. He's not your typical useless goon, he has some hockey sense.

 

[Vatican Roulette]

Jealous as a Wings fan.

Babcock will love him.

 

[Stranger Danger]

I'd rather have him than Weise.

Id rather have Wiese AND Martin than that overpaid, pylon that Boston picked up for like 3 years too long.....

 

[5 Minute Major]

But how much extra will he make in ENDORSEMENTS?

Should be a lot. He can get all of them that Stamkos was going to take.