Alec Martinez - NHL News & Rumors

Finds twine Thursday Martinez scored a goal in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Predators.

Impact Martinez has recorded one goal and one assist in his three appearances since returning from a lengthy 15-game absence due to a neck injury. The 37-year-old veteran might not be the player he once was, but he remains a productive presence in Chicago's blueline. He's up to six points (two goals, four assists) in 18 appearances in 2024/25.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Forsberg and Stamkos help the Predators outlast the Blackhawks 3-2 in a shootout

Steven Stamkos scored in regulation and had Nashville’s third straight shootout goal in the Predators’ 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns assist in return Martinez logged an assist and three hits in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Martinez missed 15 games due to a neck injury. He was able to log 18:56 of ice time in his return to action, which came in a top-four role. Martinez is unlikely to be a regular contributor on offense, but he could help fantasy managers as a blocked-shot specialist. He has five points, 39 blocks, 16 shots on net and a minus-8 rating over 16 appearances.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Blackhawks put defenseman Connor Murphy on IR with a groin injury

The Chicago Blackhawks have placed defenseman Connor Murphy on injured reserve because of a groin injury

JANUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to play Saturday Martinez (neck) will be activated off injured reserve and play Saturday against Edmonton, according to Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.

Impact Martinez hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 7. He has a goal and four points in 15 outings in 2024-25. Nolan Allan might be a healthy scratch versus the Oilers to accommodate Martinez's return.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on return Martinez (neck) remains on injured reserve but is listed as day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's Winter Classic matchup versus the Blues, per Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.

Impact Martinez has missed 10 straight games since being placed on injured reserve Dec. 13, retroactive to Dec. 7. The three-time Stanley Cup champion would need to be officially activated off IR before being able to return to the lineup. Louis Crevier or Nolan Allen could be candidates to come out of the lineup when Martinez is ready to return. The 37-year-old Martinez has accounted for one goal, three helpers and a minus-7 rating through 15 appearances in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Martinez and Craig Smith could return for the Blackhawks in the Winter Classic

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez and forward Craig Smith could return in time for the NHL Winter Classic

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Blackhawks fire coach Luke Richardson in his 3rd season after league-worst start

The Chicago Blackhawks have fired coach Luke Richardson, signaling their frustration with the state of the franchise’s rebuilding project

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garners power-play assist Martinez produced a power-play assist, three shots on goal and a minus-4 rating in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact This was a case of mixed results for Martinez, as the power-play production was nice, but it came in a game where the Blackhawks were caved in at 5-on-5. He has two helpers over his last three contests and is seeing time on the second power-play unit. He has three helpers, 11 shots on net, a minus-3 rating and 31 blocked shots over 12 appearances this season, but Sunday was the first time Martinez has failed to record a block in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets assist in win Martinez notched an assist, five blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Stars.

Impact The helper was Martinez's first point over six games since he returned from a groin injury. The defenseman has added 12 blocked shots in that span, which is his bread-and-butter for fantasy production. For the season, he's at two helpers, eight shots on net and 27 blocks over 10 appearances. Martinez will fill a top-four role regularly, though his limited offensive upside limits his usefulness in fantasy.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off injured reserve Martinez (groin) was activated off injured reserve ahead of Thursday's matchup with Seattle, per the NHL media site.

Impact Martinez was officially deemed a game-time decision by head coach Luke Richardson but his removal from injured reserve clears the way for the blueliner to suit up versus the Kraken. Considering the Michigan native hasn't reached the 20-point mark in three consecutive seasons, fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting a ton of offensive output by Martinez the rest of the way.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Thursday Martinez will be a game-time decision for Thursday's tilt against Seattle, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Impact Martinez hasn't played since Oct. 15 because of the injury. He has an assist, one hit and 15 blocks in four appearances with Chicago in 2024-25. If he's ready to return Thursday, then he'll probably serve on the top pairing alongside Seth Jones while Nolan Allan, who has dressed in Chicago's last 12 games, might shift the press box.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Might be available for Thursday Martinez (groin) practiced Wednesday and might be able to play Thursday, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Impact Martinez hasn't been in the lineup since Oct. 15 due to the injury. A determination about his status won't be made until Thursday, but if he is ready to go, then Martinez will likely serve on the top pairing alongside Seth Jones. That would probably result in Nolan Allan being a healthy scratch after remaining in the lineup for 12 straight games.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return during road trip Martinez (groin) won't return during the Blackhawks' current road trip, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports Wednesday.

Impact Martinez has been traveling with the Blackhawks during their current five-game road trip, but he's been ruled out for the final three matchups, which will take place Thursday in San Jose, Saturday in Los Angeles and Sunday in Anaheim. His earliest chance to return to action will be Nov. 6 against Detroit, and even if he isn't available against the Red Wings, it wouldn't be surprising to see him back in action sometime in early-to-mid-November.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blackhawks activate defenseman Levshunov and assign the No. 2 overall pick to the minors

The Chicago Blackhawks have activated defenseman Artyom Levshunov and assigned the No. 2 overall pick in this year’s NHL draft to the minors

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will travel with team Martinez (groin) is getting close to returning and will travel with the Blackhawks on their upcoming five-game road trip, which will begin Saturday in Dallas, Ben Pope of the Chica...

Impact Martinez is expected to miss Tuesday's game versus Vancouver and Friday's clash against Nashville, but beyond that he might be able to draw back into the lineup. He has an assist, a hit and 15 blocks across four appearances this season. Martinez will serve in a top-four role when healthy.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Forsberg and Stamkos help the Predators outlast the Blackhawks 3-2 in a shootout

Blackhawks put defenseman Connor Murphy on IR with a groin injury

Alec Martinez and Craig Smith could return for the Blackhawks in the Winter Classic

Chicago Blackhawks recall top prospect Frank Nazar from the minors

Blackhawks place goaltender Petr Mrazek on IR with a left groin injury

Scheifele scores as the Jets beat the Blackhawks 4-2 in Sorensen's first game

Blackhawks fire coach Luke Richardson in his 3rd season after league-worst start

Blackhawks activate defenseman Levshunov and assign the No. 2 overall pick to the minors