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Radek Martinek will make his season debut in place of Brian Strait who is day-to-day.
Martinek scored three goal in 13 games with the Islanders last season.
Radek Martinek News
The Islanders have signed Radek Martinek to a one-year, $600k contract.
Martinek, 37, has appeared in 473 career National Hockey League games, including 466 with the Islanders. Martinek has 25 goals and 82 assists for 107 career points. He’s also appeared in 11 career Stanley Cup Playoff games, all with the Islanders. He has been signed to provide D depth while Lubomir Visnovsky recovers from a concussion.
Radek Martinek's one-year deal with the NYI is for $600K with potential for another $150K in GP bonuses. Cap hit is $600K.
Martinek is not expected to be fantasy relevant.
#CBJ D Radek Martinek (concussion) will miss remainder of season.
Safe to drop Martinek if you rostered him. The oft-injured defenseman scored a goal over seven games.
#CBJ D Radek Martinek (concussion) skated w group this a.m. Yes, it's a morning skate - not a practice - but good sign. Out since 10/21.
Martinek has only played in seven games this season due to a concussion. The oft-injured defenseman could return over the next few weeks.
#CBJ D Radek Martinek (concussion) has elevated his heartrate w/o ill effects. Could join #CBJ in practice when they return from road trip.
Good news for the Blue Jackets, who are hoping their new puck-moving defenseman is able to slot back into the lineup. The former Islander scored a goal in his first seven games with Columbus.
#CBJ D Radek Martinek is better, GM Scott Howson says, but still having concussion symptoms.
Martinek is out indefinitely. If you own him, you can probably found a better option on the waiver wire.
#CBJ C Jeff Carter, D Radek Martinek and D Marc Methot all out of practice today.
At this point, all three are doubtful to suit up tomorrow against the Red Wings.
#CBJ D Radek Martinek suffered a concussion during his first shift tonight. He will be further evaluated on Saturday. When it rains...
By our count the team lists eight NHL players that are currently unavailable due to injuries. With Martinek out, look for rookie David Savard to draw back into the lineup and likely play on the top PP unit.
The Blue Jackets have signed injury-prone defenseman Radek Martinek to a one-year, $2.2 million contract today, The Dispatch has learned. The Jackets plan to pair Martinek with Marc Methot on the second pairing.