Matt Martin
| Position | Left Wing / Right Wing | Current Team | |
| Shoots | Left | Current Contract | |
| Height | 6'3" | Expires | |
| Weight (lbs) | 215 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | |
| Age | 36 (May 8, 1989) | Expiry Status | |
| Drafted | 2008, Round 5, Overall 148 (NYI) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2025 | New York Islanders | Activated from IR | |
| Feb 22, 2025 | New York Islanders | Placed on IR | |
| Oct 26, 2024 | New York Islanders | Signed 1 year @ $775K AAV starting in 2024-25 | |
| Jan 11, 2021 | New York Islanders | Signed 4 years @ $1.500M AAV starting in 2020-21 | |
| Jul 1, 2016 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Signed 4 years @ $2.500M AAV starting in 2016-17 | |
| Sep 15, 2012 | New York Islanders | Signed 4 years @ $1.000M AAV starting in 2012-13 | |
| Sep 4, 2009 | New York Islanders | Signed to an entry level contract. |
2024-25 Player Card
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2023-24 Player Card
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Notes and Definitions
- The numbers represent percentiles so the higher the better.
- Percentiles are determined by comparing Forwards to Forwards and Defensemen to Defensemen.
- Bursts/mi are calculated from NHL Edge Data are are speed bursts above 20mpg per mile skated. The NHL doesn't adjust for ice time so the players that skate more will naturally have more bursts over 20, or at least more opportunity to have more. The NHL also does not provide ice time in the context of NHL Edge Statistics, however, it does provide distance skated. By adjusting for distance skated it will have a similar effect to adjusting for ice time but also adjust for situationional effect. For example, Players don't typically skate as much on the PK, mostly within the defensive zone, so don't get significant opportunity in that ice time to get speed bursts above 20mph. Adjusting with miles skates would account for this better than adjusting with ice time.
- Sh%AE is Shooting Percentage above Expected (Sh% - xSh%) and is an indicator of how good a shooter is at converting chances into goals.
- Relative statistics are On Ice - Off Ice statistics and can be an indicator of whether the player makes his teammates better or worse.
- All data is 5v5 except Shooting Hardest and Average, Skating Top Speed and Bursts/mi which are all situations, ES Average which is even strength (NHL doesn't give a specific definition).
Data Sources
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- Shooting and Skating (except Sh%AE) are from NHL Edge
- Other statistics are from Puckalytics.com and derived from data from NHL.com
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5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
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| 2015-16 | NYI | 80 | 811:08 | 0.67 | 0.59 | 1.26 | 0.62 | 0.04 | 11.11 | 10.42 | 0.69 | 5.36 | 1.79 |
| 2016-17 | TOR | 82 | 690:42 | 0.43 | 0.35 | 0.78 | 0.57 | -0.13 | 8.20 | 10.73 | -2.54 | 5.49 | 8.79 |
| 2017-18 | TOR | 50 | 393:09 | 0.46 | 1.37 | 1.83 | 0.66 | -0.20 | 6.52 | 9.36 | -2.84 | 4.69 | 1.56 |
| 2018-19 | NYI | 67 | 722:36 | 0.42 | 0.66 | 1.08 | 0.51 | -0.09 | 8.33 | 10.20 | -1.87 | 0.00 | 3.41 |
| 2019-20 | NYI | 55 | 536:13 | 0.56 | 0.34 | 0.90 | 0.63 | -0.07 | 10.64 | 11.93 | -1.30 | 4.35 | 7.25 |
| 2020-21 | NYI | 54 | 564:36 | 0.53 | 0.43 | 0.96 | 0.54 | -0.00 | 7.94 | 8.01 | -0.07 | 0.00 | 6.58 |
| 2021-22 | NYI | 70 | 789:05 | 0.15 | 0.30 | 0.46 | 0.50 | -0.35 | 3.12 | 10.33 | -7.21 | 4.76 | 4.76 |
| 2022-23 | NYI | 81 | 875:25 | 0.48 | 0.75 | 1.23 | 0.57 | -0.09 | 8.64 | 10.26 | -1.62 | 2.48 | 9.09 |
| 2023-24 | NYI | 57 | 521:36 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.92 | 0.51 | -0.05 | 8.51 | 9.52 | -1.01 | 0.00 | 11.48 |
| 2024-25 | NYI | 32 | 268:00 | 0.00 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.41 | -0.41 | 0.00 | 10.85 | -10.85 | 0.00 | 2.94 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | NYI | 80 | 811:08 | 36.69 | 2.29 | 2.08 | 37.95 | 2.44 | 2.36 | 48.44 | 46.77 | -0.48 | -0.29 | -2.29 |
| 2016-17 | TOR | 82 | 690:42 | 37.44 | 1.65 | 2.12 | 39.96 | 1.74 | 2.34 | 48.72 | 47.57 | -0.82 | -0.36 | -4.54 |
| 2017-18 | TOR | 50 | 393:09 | 40.90 | 2.75 | 2.41 | 43.49 | 2.90 | 2.43 | 48.65 | 49.79 | -0.45 | -0.14 | -2.83 |
| 2018-19 | NYI | 67 | 722:36 | 35.21 | 1.91 | 2.17 | 37.78 | 1.58 | 2.19 | 54.76 | 49.67 | -0.36 | -0.31 | -0.50 |
| 2019-20 | NYI | 55 | 536:13 | 30.10 | 1.45 | 1.77 | 40.84 | 1.57 | 2.16 | 48.15 | 45.13 | -0.80 | -0.57 | -3.39 |
| 2020-21 | NYI | 54 | 564:36 | 32.62 | 1.81 | 2.13 | 38.68 | 2.02 | 2.25 | 47.22 | 48.67 | -0.38 | -0.00 | -4.13 |
| 2021-22 | NYI | 70 | 789:05 | 32.01 | 1.67 | 2.01 | 36.88 | 1.90 | 2.20 | 46.81 | 47.72 | -0.58 | -0.73 | 0.76 |
| 2022-23 | NYI | 81 | 875:25 | 38.24 | 1.92 | 2.01 | 38.79 | 1.92 | 2.48 | 50.00 | 44.78 | -0.87 | -0.27 | -6.38 |
| 2023-24 | NYI | 57 | 521:36 | 32.55 | 1.96 | 1.89 | 41.18 | 1.38 | 2.32 | 58.62 | 44.93 | -0.74 | -0.23 | -5.79 |
| 2024-25 | NYI | 32 | 268:00 | 28.88 | 1.12 | 1.40 | 39.85 | 2.24 | 2.31 | 33.33 | 37.75 | -0.98 | -0.03 | -12.70 |
NHL Edge Stats
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| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% |
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Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Lines
| Season | Teammate | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
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Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
News and Opinions
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Sydney Martin reveals NY Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer's favorite TV show at Eyes on Isles (Tue Nov 4, 2025)
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Matt Martin and his family are playing a crucial role in NY Islanders' rookie Matthew Schaefer's development at Eyes on Isles (Tue Nov 4, 2025)
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Matt Martin’s daughters cheer on NY Islanders Matthew Schaefer in adorable NHL video at Eyes on Isles (Mon Nov 3, 2025)
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How Matt Martin's family is making NY Islanders rookie feel at home at their house at Eyes on Isles (Wed Oct 22, 2025)
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Islanders Rookie Matthew Schaefer To Live With Matt Martin & Family During First NHL Season at Yahoo Sports NHL (Fri Oct 17, 2025)
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Matthew Schaefer has been spending time with Matt Martin's family before the start of training camp at Eyes on Isles (Tue Sep 16, 2025)
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A Decade Of Giving Back: Matt Martin’s Hockey Academy Hits 10-Year Milestone at Yahoo Sports NHL (Mon Aug 25, 2025)
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Matt Martin Hockey Academy wraps up another special week for NY Islanders fans at Eyes on Isles (Sat Aug 23, 2025)
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Sign of the Times: Two Major Podcasts Host Barzal & Martin at NY Islanders Hockey Now (Tue Jul 29, 2025)
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NY Islanders top overall pick Matthew Schaefer will grow into an elite player at Eyes on Isles (Sat Jul 26, 2025)
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Islanders Matt Martin Compares Matthew Schaefer's Skating To Former Toronto Maple Leafs Star at Yahoo Sports NHL (Fri Jul 25, 2025)
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'I Think He Really Wore It': Matt Martin Reflects On Mitch Marner's Move To Golden Knights And His Two Seasons With Maple Leafs at Yahoo Sports NHL (Fri Jul 25, 2025)
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Matt Martin : On ne voit pas souvent des transactions comme celle de Noah Dobson at Dans Les Coulisses (Thu Jul 24, 2025)
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Matt Martin reflects on fighting NHL’s toughest enforcers during NY Islanders career at Eyes on Isles (Thu Jul 24, 2025)
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Islanders News: Prospects delight, Roy and Martin speak at Lighthouse Hockey (Fri Jul 4, 2025)
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Matt Martin eyes GM future in front office role with NY Islanders after retirement at Eyes on Isles (Thu Jul 3, 2025)
Current Contract
Player does not currently have a contract.Matt Martin signed a $775,000 1-year contract with the New York Islanders and General Manager Lou Lamoriello on October 26, 2024 with an AAV of $775,000. This contract will start in 2024-25 and end after the 2024-25 season. In the first season of the contract the cap hit was equivalent to 0.88% of the salary cap.
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 35 | $775,000 | $775,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 |
Matt Martin signed a $6,000,000 4-year contract with the New York Islanders and General Manager Lou Lamoriello on January 11, 2021 with an AAV of $1,500,000. This contract will start in 2020-21 and end after the 2023-24 season. In the first season of the contract the cap hit was equivalent to 1.84% of the salary cap.
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 31 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | - | $800,000 | $700,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | UFA | ||
| 2021-22 | 32 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | - | - | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | UFA | ||
| 2022-23 | 33 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | - | - | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | UFA | ||
| 2023-24 | 34 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | - | - | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | $800,000 | $5,200,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 |
Matt Martin signed a $10,000,000 4-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs and General Manager Lou Lamoriello on July 1, 2016 with an AAV of $2,500,000. This contract will start in 2016-17 and end after the 2019-20 season. In the first season of the contract the cap hit was equivalent to 3.42% of the salary cap.
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 27 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | - | $2,500,000 | $1,000,000 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | UFA | ||
| 2017-18 | 28 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | - | $1,500,000 | $1,000,000 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | UFA | ||
| 2018-19 | 29 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | - | $1,500,000 | $750,000 | $2,250,000 | $2,250,000 | UFA | ||
| 2019-20 | 30 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | - | $1,000,000 | $750,000 | $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | $6,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
Matt Martin signed a $4,000,000 4-year contract with the New York Islanders and General Manager Garth Snow on September 15, 2012 with an AAV of $1,000,000. This contract will start in 2012-13 and end after the 2015-16 season. In the first season of the contract the cap hit was equivalent to 1.67% of the salary cap.
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13 | 23 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | - | - | $600,000 | $600,000 | $600,000 | RFA | ||
| 2013-14 | 24 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | - | - | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2014-15 | 25 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | - | - | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2015-16 | 26 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | - | - | $1,300,000 | $1,300,000 | $1,300,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 |
Matt Martin signed a $1,895,000 3-year contract with the New York Islanders and General Manager Garth Snow on September 4, 2009 with an AAV of $631,667. This contract will start in 2009-10 and end after the 2011-12 season. In the first season of the contract the cap hit was equivalent to 1.11% of the salary cap.
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | 20 | $631,667 | $852,500 | $187,500 | $65,000 | $600,000 | $665,000 | $65,000 | ELC | ||
| 2010-11 | 21 | $631,667 | $852,500 | $237,500 | $65,000 | $550,000 | $615,000 | $65,000 | ELC | ||
| 2011-12 | 22 | $631,667 | $852,500 | $237,500 | $65,000 | $550,000 | $615,000 | $65,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $662,500 | $195,000 | $1,700,000 | $1,895,000 | $195,000 |
Career Statistics
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2004-05 | Midget | Lasalle Vipers Minor Midget AA | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 2005-06 | OHA-C | Blenheim | 40 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 102 | |||||||||||||
| 2006-07 | OJHL-B | Sarnia | 9 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 16 | |||||||||||||
| 2006-07 | OHL | Sarnia | 39 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 52 | 4 | 0.0 | |||||||||||
| 2007-08 | OHL | Sarnia | 66 | 25 | 13 | 38 | 155 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 0.0 | |||||||
| 2008-09 | OHL | Sarnia | 61 | 35 | 30 | 65 | +6 | 142 | 5 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 10 | |||||||
| 2009-10 | NHL | New York Islanders | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 26 | 10 | 0.0 | 13:14 | |||||||||
| 2009-10 | AHL | Bridgeport | 76 | 12 | 19 | 31 | 113 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0.0 | |||||||
| 2010-11 | NHL | New York Islanders | 68 | 5 | 9 | 14 | -13 | 147 | 60 | 8.3 | 10:57 | |||||||||
| 2010-11 | AHL | Bridgeport | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 18 | 556.0 | |||||||||||
| 2011-12 | NHL | New York Islanders | 80 | 7 | 7 | 14 | -17 | 121 | 130 | 5.4 | 12:09 | |||||||||
| 2012-13 | NHL | New York Islanders | 48 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -2 | 63 | 67 | 6.0 | 11:54 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 12.5 | 12:10 | ||
| 2013-14 | NHL | New York Islanders | 79 | 8 | 6 | 14 | -11 | 90 | 120 | 6.7 | 11:54 | |||||||||
| 2014-15 | NHL | New York Islanders | 78 | 8 | 6 | 14 | -4 | 114 | 90 | 8.9 | 11:16 | 7 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 12 | 9 | 0.0 | 11:55 | |
| 2015-16 | NHL | New York Islanders | 80 | 10 | 9 | 19 | +2 | 119 | 86 | 11.6 | 10:33 | 11 | -1 | 12 | 15 | 0.0 | 12:29 | |||
| 2016-17 | NHL | Toronto Maple Leafs | 82 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 123 | 66 | 7.6 | 8:54 | 6 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 6 | 4 | 0.0 | 9:57 | ||
| 2017-18 | NHL | Toronto Maple Leafs | 50 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 50 | 46 | 6.5 | 7:59 | ||||||||||
| 2018-19 | NHL | New York Islanders | 67 | 6 | 8 | 14 | +5 | 53 | 62 | 9.7 | 11:26 | 8 | -4 | 11 | 0.0 | 11:44 | ||||
| 2019-20 | NHL | New York Islanders | 55 | 5 | 3 | 8 | -1 | 40 | 49 | 10.2 | 10:25 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 28 | 28 | 17.9 | 10:53 | |
| 2020-21 | NHL | New York Islanders | 54 | 6 | 5 | 11 | -2 | 36 | 68 | 8.8 | 11:04 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 43 | 14 | 7.1 | 11:55 |
| 2021-22 | NHL | New York Islanders | 71 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -2 | 70 | 66 | 4.5 | 11:26 | |||||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | New York Islanders | 81 | 7 | 12 | 19 | +4 | 63 | 82 | 8.5 | 11:09 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 25.0 | 10:25 | ||
| 2023-24 | NHL | New York Islanders | 57 | 4 | 4 | 8 | +7 | 43 | 48 | 8.3 | 9:19 | 3 | -1 | 16 | 2 | 0.0 | 9:33 | |||
| 2024-25 | NHL | New York Islanders | 32 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -5 | 10 | 17 | 0.0 | 8:33 | |||||||||
| NHL Career | 987 | 81 | 97 | 178 | -40 | 1168 | 1067 | 7.6 | 10:45 | 88 | 8 | 5 | 13 | -6 | 147 | 95 | 8.4 | 11:25 | ||