Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (neck) has been placed on Injured Reserve, retroactive to Dec. 7. He has missed two games due to a neck injury. Martinez's health has been an issue all season for the Blackhawks, as the veteran defenseman has been limited to 15 appearances. He has recorded four points (one goal, three assists), 15 shots, and 38 blocks. In a corresponding move, the Blackhawks recalled Frank Nazar from the AHL. The 20-year-old forward is getting rewarded for showing off hot form. Nazard is among the AHL's top scorers with 24 points (11 goals, 13 assists) in 21 games. He practiced on the second line Friday.
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (groin) has been labeled as a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against Seattle. He has missed a month of action with a groin injury. However, it appears as though Martinez will be ready to return on Thursday, as the team has activated him from Injured Reserve. Before suffering the injury, Martinez recorded one assist, four shots, and 15 blocks in four games at the start of the season. He should see a good amount of minutes as Seth Jones' companion on the first defensive pairing, but Martinez doesn't produce much offense, limiting his fantasy appeal.
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (groin) will miss Thursday's game against San Jose and has been placed on Injured Reserve. The veteran rearguard faces a spell on the sidelines due to a groin strain. Martinez, who joined the Blackhawks on a one-year deal in free agency in the summer, has recorded one assist with four shots and 15 blocks through the first four games of the season. He's been a core member of the backline, averaging over 21 minutes a night. Chicago has called up Isaak Phillips from the minors to add defensive depth, while Nolan Allan is expected to replace Martinez in the lineup on Thursday. This will be his second NHL appearance. Allen went scoreless in 10:26 of ice time in his debut against Seattle on Oct. 8.
Alec Martinez Out "Short-Term" Following Procedure
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez has undergone a lower-body procedure and will be out "short-term;" according to general manager Kelly McCrimmon. Martinez was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. He's been out for one game already and won't make a quick return, but it looks like the veteran will be available for the end of the regular season. Martinez has totaled 10 points (four goals, 12 assists) in 45 games with 152 blocks. Vegas has just brought in Noah Hanifin from Calgary, so the backline should be able to cope just fine with Martinez's absence. Hanifin logged 21:33 of ice time as a member of the first defensive pairing in his debut on Thursday versus Vancouver.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and looks to be on track to rejoin the lineup Sunday versus Ottawa. The veteran blue-liner hasn't played since Nov. 19, missing 12 games. With him having totaled only three goals and four points in 14 appearances this season, Martinez offers very little in the attack for the Golden Knights, but he's a welcome addition on the defensive end. The three-time Stanley Cup champion sits second on the team with 46 blocks.
Alec Martinez Slated To Make Season Debut Thursday
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez (upper body) is expected to make his season debut Thursday versus Winnipeg. He suffered an upper-body injury during the final week of preseason and was initially expected to be ready for the first game of the campaign, but the injury robbed Martinez of four games. The defending Stanley Cup champions haven't exactly missed the veteran, going a perfect 4-0-0, but Martinez adds a lot of experience and quality to the lineup. He will aim to bounce back offensively this season after posting only 14 points (three goals, 11 assists) in 77 regular-season appearances last term.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez (upper body) is considered week-to-week and will not be on the team's opening night roster. Martinez is not expected to miss a significant amount of time. The 36-year-old veteran defenseman played in 76 regular season games last year, recording three goals and 11 assists. He also carried an impressive plus-30 rating and was crucial in helping the Golden Knights win their first Stanley Cup last season.
Alec Martinez Ruled Out For Rest Of Preseason Games
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez is done for the preseason after suffering an upper-body injury last week. The veteran blue-liner ended up making only one appearance in preseason, logging 20:46 of ice time and finishing with a minus-three rating in a 4-3 overtime loss to Los Angeles last Wednesday. Luckily for the Stanley Cup champions, Martinez's injury isn't considered to be a long-term thing, so it looks like he is expected to be good to go for Tuesday's season opener versus Seattle. Martinez will be out to produce a bounce-back season offensively in 2023-24 after finishing last term with just 14 points (three goals, 11 assists) in 77 appearances. Defensively, he had an outstanding year in 2022-23, recording a career-high 244 blocks.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez (personal) is good to go again Tuesday against Edmonton. The veteran had a personal matter to attend to over the weekend and missed a clash with the Oilers Saturday night. Fantasy managers have gotten very little offense out of Martinez this season, with the 35-year-old posting only 13 points, but he's been a very effective player for the team with a plus-22 rating and has registered a team-high 221 blocks.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez will sit out Saturday's contest versus Edmonton for personal reasons. He is set to be replaced in the lineup by Ben Hutton. Martinez has been very quiet offensively in 2022-23, logging two goals and 11 assists, but his presence on the defensive end will definitely be missed, with Martinez having produced a team-high 221 blocked shots this season. In 68 games, Martinez has also tallied 64 shots on goal and 43 hits with a plus-22 rating.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez was limited to only 5:38 of ice time Monday against Dallas, with the veteran leaving the game with an undisclosed injury. This was incredibly the third straight game in which the Golden Knights lost a player to injury. Martinez himself was fresh off the shelf, playing in his fourth game since returning from a lower-body problem. He has been limited to only six assists offensively this season, but Martinez has been working hard in the defensive zone, registering 141 blocks across 41 outings. The team is set to provide an update on him Wednesday.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez (undisclosed) joined the team's optional morning skate on Saturday and could be ready to return to the lineup against the Kings. He got hurt in the previous meeting with L.A. and has missed the past four games. The former Kings player is having a horrible season offensively, with only five assists to his name in 37 games, but he has been huge for the team defensively with 132 blocks registered. He has mostly skated with Alex Pietrangelo but worked with Brayden Pachal.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday against Anaheim. He is unavailable after suffering an undisclosed injury in Tuesday's matchup against Los Angeles. The veteran has featured in every game so far this season, although with very little success offensively, failing to score in all of his 37 appearances and posting only five assists. Ben Hutton will take his spot in the lineup on Wednesday, and Martinez will have his next chance to return on Saturday against Nashville. Hutton offers even less offensively than Martinez, and Alex Pietrangelo and Daniil Miromanov are currently the most attractive Vegas defensemen, with both getting top-four minutes and logging power-play time.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to Los Angeles, logging only 6:20 of action. He appeared to have gotten hurt whilst blocking a shot in the first period. Martinez is the league's leading shot-blocker this season with 132 efforts from the opposition stopped by him. Offensively, he's been able to get only five assists and hasn't found the back of the net despite firing off 33 shots on goal. The Vegas blue line remains without Shea Theodore (leg) and Zach Whitecloud (lower body), and Alex Pietrangelo recently missed a chunk of games for personal reasons. Being without Martinez would hurt the team again. The severity of Martinez's injury is unclear, but with Vegas back in action Wednesday versus Anaheim, it looks likely that he has to sit out at least one game.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup for Friday's home game against Edmonton. The two-time Stanley Cup champion got hurt in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to St. Louis and is considered day-to-day. Martinez has made a strong start to the season with two points, four shots, six hits and five blocks across three games. It's another big blow for the Knights, who are already without Max Pacioretty (lower body) and Mark Stone (lower body). Nicolas Hague is set to join Alex Pietrangelo on the top pairing on Friday. The 22-year old has picked up one assist with four shots, five blocks and five hits this season.
Alec Martinez Scores Three-Year Extension With Vegas
The Vegas Golden Knights paid a steep price to retain Alec Martinez's services for three more years. The 34-year-old defenseman's new contract will carry a $5.25 million AAV. It only became possible after the club flipped veteran goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, a fan-favorite and Vezina Trophy winner, to the Chicago Blackhawks yesterday. That move freed up $7 million in cap space. Martinez has played in parts of 12 NHL seasons and was rejuvenated after the trade from the Los Angeles Kings to Vegas back in 2019-20. Last season, he scored nine goals and recorded 32 points in 53 games. He was also a shot-blocking machine and recorded a +/- rating of 26. He should be a solid fantasy option on the blueline in 2021-22 but things could become dicey in the second or third year.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez (undisclosed) is expected to be back in the lineup for Friday's home game against Arizona. The veteran blueliner didn't feature in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to St. Louis. Martinez has put up very solid numbers in 37 appearances, notching 22 points, 58 shots and a massive 118 blocks with a plus-16 rating. He's a valuable piece on the second power-play unit and skates with the offensively-talented Shea Theodore on the second defensive pairing. Robin Lehner will make his 11th start of the season between the pipes. looking for his eighth victory.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez netted two goals on Monday as the Golden Knights knocked off the struggling St. Louis Blues 6-1. Martinez scored his 6th and 7th marker of the season that were both even-strength goals. The 33-year-olds play has been excellent for Vegas in 2021 as he has produced 22 points in 37 Vegas contests. He has a plus-16 rating which ranks third on his team. Vegas won for the first time in four games and will meet up with St. Louis again on Wednesday. St. Louis is winless in their last seven games.
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