Isles Agree To Terms With Martin

The Islanders and 2008 5th round selection Matt Martin have agreed to terms on a 3 year entry level contract. This ends previous speculation that the Islanders would not come to a deal with the 20 year old grinder.

Martin has scored 63 goals and 46 assists for 109 points in 166 games for the Sarnia Sting over the past 3 seasons. Martin finished 3rd in team goal scoring with 25 goals alongside Steven Stamkos in the 07-08 season. Denying any claims that Stamkos was the reason for Martin's production, the 6'2" 192 pound winger finished second in goals on the Sting in 08-09, with 35, behind fellow Islanders prospect Justin DiBenedetto, who scored 45.

Financial terms were not immediately released.