Matt Martin is relishing opportunity to stay involved in the Islanders organization as the Special Assistant to the GM, looking forward to learning along the way ...

On Tuesday, longtime New York Islanders forward Matt Martin announced his retirement from the National Hockey League.

After 15 NHL seasons, Matt Martin is hanging up his skates. On Tuesday, the longtime NHL forward announced his retirement with the New York Islanders, and will join the organization’s front ...

Martin, however, isn't completely leaving hockey; he'll remain with the New York Islanders as a special assistant to general manager and executive vice president Mathieu Darche.

A veteran New York Islanders forward is hanging up his skates and transitioning to a front-office role.

Matt Martin announced his retirement Tuesday after 16 NHL seasons, all but two with the New York Islanders, a departure that leaves the league with only a few players who take the ice without a visor.