Martinez returning to the lineup should help the Kings as they try to get by without Willie Mitchell. The Rochester Hills, Michigan native scored two goals in 16 games prior to getting hurt.

Martinez returning to the lineup should help the Kings as they try to get by without Willie Mitchell. The Rochester Hills, Michigan native scored two goals in 16 games prior to getting hurt.

Martinez remains out indefinitely with an upper-body injury. Expect Slava Voynov to remain on the blue line as long as Martinez stays out of the lineup.

Martinez remains out indefinitely with an upper-body injury. Expect Slava Voynov to remain on the blue line as long as Martinez stays out of the lineup.

Doesn't sound like either player will return tomorrow against the Blackhawks.

Martinez showed signs of offense last season after dominating the AHL but has yet to show that this year. He likely won't get picked up if you were to dump him to the waiver wire.

Sounds like Martinez will be out over the requisite seven days. In the meantime, Slava Voynov will continue playing in his place on the blue line. The Rochester Hills, Michigan scored only two goals through 16 games.

Martinez is a important puck-moving defenseman in Terry Murray's system. The Rochester Hills, Michigan scored only two goals through 16 games. Look for Slava Voynov to take his place on the blue line.

With Drew Doughty out of the lineup, don't expect Martinez to draw out anytime soon. Through his first three games this season, the 24-year-old defender registered no points with three shots on goal. Look for him to improve on his current totals in an expanded role.

Through his first three games this season, Martinez holds no points with only three shots on goal. Look for this healthy scratch to serve as a wake up call for the 24-year-old.