In 2015-16, the New York Islanders possessed the best fourth line in all of hockey. They could out-hit and out-hustle most lines in the league. Their style of play fit perfectly in the system that coach Jack Capuano wanted to push. But with Matt Martin potentially on the way out, this could all change.
Going into the 2016-17 Matt Martin is an unrestricted free agent. He’s coming off a four-year $4 million deal and a career year in terms of points with 19. The notion is that Martin will be due for a pay raise.
But how much will it cost the Islanders to keep their fourth line together.