Birthday: Jul. 26, 1987
Height: 6' 0 | 185 cm
Weight: 209 lbs | 95 kg
Drafted: 95 overall, 2007 round 4 (
LAK)
Contract: $15,750,000 over 3 years (Cap hit: $5,250,000)
Martinez continues to impact the game at a high level in relation to his element.
He's a 2-way 'D' who plays match-up minutes at ES and on the PK.
Occasionally he chips in with some secondary offense, but it's his attention to detail in his zone that wins out.
An average plus skater at this stage of his career. Manages the game very well. Identifies his check in his zone. Battles to keep opponents away from his net.
Not overpowering physically A 'bumper' / area defender.
Sacrifices for the good of the group. Proficient shot blocker.
In his first eight game segment, to start the season, he averaged 19:08 TOI - 16:57 ES - 0:14 PP - 1:55 PK - and was credited with 6 hits and 29 shot blocks.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
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| 2022-23 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 77 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 30 | 29 |
| 2021-22 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 26 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
- Compete/Consistency: 90
- Defensive Zone Starts: 92
- Hockey IQ: 92
- Offensive Zone Starts: 75
- Penalty Kill: 85
- Power Play: 15
- Physicality: 73
- Puck Moving/Passing: 79
- Shot: 65
- Skating: 76
Weighting
- 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
- 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
- 8%: Shot
- 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality
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