SAN JOSE — Defenseman Paul Martin is trying to not look too far ahead. It’s game day, he’s feeling good, and on Friday night, he’ll be expected to log significant minutes for the Barracuda in a rivalry game against the Stockton Heat.
In a season beset by injuries and disappointment, thinking about anything else might only add to the frustration.
“From this whole year, I’ve just learned to not expect anything,” Martin said Friday morning. “You prepare yourself, you work and you get back to enjoying the game. It’s been a good experience.
“The more I think about it or get impatient, the worse it gets.