Paul Martin News
Defense
Pittsburgh Penguins
Martin practiced on the Penguins third d-pair with Simon Despres.
Martin has been out since March 28th with a thumb injury. It looks as if he will return to the blueline tomorrow vs. Carolina. Monitor his status.
April 26, 2013, 1:14 p.m.
Martin doesn't expect to play tonight but hopes to Saturday. "I feel good," he said repeatedly #Penguins
Martin has been out since March 28th with a hand injury. Martin was enjoying one of his best offensive seasons. Despite only playing in 33 games this year, he has already tied his career high in goals (6).
April 25, 2013, 1:25 p.m.
#Pens coach Bylsma: Martin broke a bone and needs surgery. 6 week timeframe.
Martin will likely be out until the first round of the playoffs. If you have him you can drop him, his fantasy season is over.
March 30, 2013, 11:34 a.m.
Defenseman Paul Martin could miss Saturday's game against the Islanders.
He did not practice on Friday. “(He) has an upper-body injury that's being evaluated further,” Bylsma said. “I don't have a lot of information for you.”
March 29, 2013, 3:29 p.m.
Paul Martin says he will play tonight.
Martin (lower-body) has sat out the last two games but will be back in the lineup tonight when the Penguins take on their rivals from Philadelphia. Martin will be back on the power-play as he was before he was hurt. He is having a career year offensively having posted four goals and 11 assists in 21 games.
March 7, 2013, 1:14 p.m.
Paul Martin is out tonight. Undisclosed injury. Rest of lineup is gametime decision.
No word on the injury but the Pens will be without one of their top defenders. Based on the recent defensive play of the Pens, this could be viewed as a positive.
April 18, 2012, 12:09 p.m.
Letang skating with Martin in warmups. Good sign that he will play.
Looks like Martin gets back into the lineup tonight. He has a goal and 22 points in 59 games.
March 15, 2012, 11:56 a.m.
Paul Martin is out.
Martin remains sick and won't play today. He has a goal and 22 points in 59 games.
March 11, 2012, 11:16 a.m.
Pens are on the ice for practice. The only players missing are defenseman Paul Martin (illness) and goalie Brent Johnson (undisclosed).
Martin remains banged-up after missing last night's game. He has a goal and 22 points in 59 games.
March 10, 2012, 11:22 a.m.
Paul Martin doesn't seem to be on the ice for Pittsburgh's warm-ups.
As expected, Martin will miss tonight's game. He has a goal and 22 points in 59 games.
March 9, 2012, 6:31 p.m.
Paul Martin ill, questionable for tonight.
Martin has been banged up and might miss tonight's game. He has a goal and 22 points in 59 games.
March 9, 2012, 11:40 a.m.
Paul Martin is absent from the morning skate #Pens -MC
Martin has been banged up and might miss tonight's game. He has a goal and 22 points in 59 games.
March 9, 2012, 10:38 a.m.
Paul Martin is expected to play tonight. Penguins have no plans to recall a defenseman.
Martin stays in the lineup and will grit through pain with Kris Letang still sidelined. He has a goal and 22 points in 58 games.
March 7, 2012, 11:24 a.m.
Martin still sick apparently
Martin might not play tonight due to his illness. With the Pens currently banged up, the last thing they need is half the team getting sick.
Jan. 10, 2012, 11:33 a.m.
Martin is sick today.
Martin did not practice with the team and was told to stay away from the arena. With the Pens desperate for healthy bodies, expect him to play.
Jan. 9, 2012, 1:10 p.m.
