POINT BLANK Q&A: Matt Martin
Earlier today I had a chance to talk to one of the Isles heart-and-soul kids, Matt Martin. He currently leads the league in hits with 97 and played on a line with Nino Niederreiter and Marty Reasoner last night in Buffalo. When Niederreiter laid into the Sabres’ Nathan Gerbe, Martin was right there to step in and protect the youngest player on the team (video in the post-game report).
No news to report today, as the Islanders had an optional skate at the Coliseum after flying back late last night from the game in Buffalo. Martin, Niederreiter and Travis Hamonic were among those skating. No updates on Andy MacDonald’s status, expect to hear that from Capuano tomorrow.
About Kevin Schultz
Kevin was formerly an NHL blogger for the now defunct AOL Fanhouse and was the creator of the hockey comedy blog Barry Melrose Rocks. He now covers the Isles for Islanders Point Blank. You can follow him for instant updates on the team and talk hockey with him on Twitter @schultz88. View all posts by Kevin Schultz →9 Responses to POINT BLANK Q&A: Matt Martin
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Dk says:
I wish we could a few more Martins!
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Clone
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Subydude says:
Kevin, please keep up the great work, Isles Country is fortunate to have you…
He is all heart, but not built to be the only muscle on this team – the kids need some protection and he can’t do it alone for 82 games.
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isleopine says:
Exactly Subydude. Therefore one has to wonder why the heck Haley was a scratch yesterday?
Oh yeah, the boss does not like fighting.
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JP in NJ says:
Good stuff, but bou forgot to welcome him to Twitter and ask if he reads @Capuanos_Hair!
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mikeg says:
why what happened to Amac?
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danfromouteast says: Wang will do something smart when my avatar comes true
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Bob E. says:
AMac is hurt? thats not good. that can only mean one thing. More playing time for Mottau. YIKES.
How capuano insists on putting Mottau and Rolston out there when its a one goal game at end of game, Baffles me.
I do not know if No News is Good News at this point, However nice reporting Kevin you interviewed one of the Heart Beats of this Team.
They should just play him right, move him up to the 2nd or 3rd line and give him more minutes. Martin has alot of talent and Skates very well they are not getting the Most out of him.