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Alec Martinez News
Martinez (groin) is a possibility to return to Chicago's lineup in Seattle on Thursday.

Martinez has not played since the fourth game of the season, missing 12 straight, but appears to inching closer to a return. The veteran 37-year-old defenseman is averaging 21:02 time-on-ice through four games this season and has tallied one assist, 15 blocks, and one hit.

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Martinez (groin) is expected to practice in full on Wednesday and travel with Chicago on their upcoming road trip.

Martinez has not played since the fourth game of the season, missing 12 straight, but appears to inching closer to a return. The veteran 37-year-old defenseman is averaging 21:02 time-on-ice through four games this season and has tallied one assist, 15 blocks, and one hit.

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The Blackhawks have signed Alec Martinez to a one-year deal worth $4.0 million.

Alec Martinez will join Chicago for his 16th NHL season after the veteran defenseman signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Blackhawks on Monday. The three-time Stanley Cup Champion only managed to play in 55 games in 2023-24 due to injury, but still had four goals, 17 points, and 72 SOG while averaging 19:03 TOI/GP.

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The Golden Knights announced Martinez underwent a procedure on his lower-body injury.

Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon added Martinez will be out of the lineup short-term, without giving a definitive timeline for his return. The 36-year-old Martinez was enjoying a productive season by his standards, registering 16 points (4G / 12A) and 152 blocks in 45 games.

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Martinez (lower body) has been placed on Injured Reserve.

Martinez played 17:22 time-on-ice in the Golden Knights' last contest, a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, but suffered an lower-body injury at some point and will be out of the lineup for at least one week. The 36-year-old Martinez was enjoying a productive season by his standards, registering 16 points (4G / 12A) and 152 blocks in 45 games.

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Alec Martinez (lower body) was caught at Vegas' practice Thursday in a non-contact jersey.

Martinez has not played since November 19th due to a lower-body injury but appears to be nearing a return, making his first appearance at a Golden Knights practice in a non-contact jersey. Before his injury, Martinez was averaging 19:21 time-on-ice through 14 games and had four points (3G / 1A) and 46 blocks.

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Alec Martinez (lower body) will not travel with Vegas on their upcoming two-game road trip (STL/DAL).

Martinez has not played since November 19th due to a lower-body injury and will miss at least the next two games as he will not travel with the Golden Knights on their upcoming two-game road trip. Before his injury, the 36-year-old veteran defender was finding the back of the net more often than usual, as he had three goals, one assist, 18 SOG, two PIMs and a +1 plus/minus in 14 games.

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Alec Martinez (lower body) is day-to-day and will not play Saturday vs. Arizona.

Martinez missed the Golden Knights' previous game due to a lower-body injury and will remain out Saturday vs. Arizona as he is day-to-day. The 36-year-old veteran defender has surprisingly found the back of the net more often than normal as he has three goals, one assist, 18 SOG, two PIMs and a +1 plus/minus in 14 games prior to his injury.

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