Martin is bringing his veteran perspective and dedication to the Islanders in his new role as Special Assistant to the GM, but on some level, he feels like a rookie all over again.

NHL Draft may have lacked the star power recent editions of the annual event had, but it didn't lack in intrigue.

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

Forward Matt Martin, who spent all but two of his 16 NHL seasons with the New York Islanders, retired on Tuesday and was named a special assistant to general manager Mathieu Darche.

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.

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