Paul Martin

[jlewis12]

His PP time and also 1st line minutes makes him interesting

Who would you give for him on my team?

[dejeanneret]

I'd think it a worthy gamble that Martin outpoints Beauchemin from here on out (your league is points only, right?).

While Beauchemin is currently on pace to put up 24 points this season, he's only done that in 3 out of his 8 seasons in the league (26, 28, and 34 way back on 2005-2006), so I find it hard to believe that he'll get there in a shortened season. I'm not saying that Paul Martin is an offensive juggernaut either, but there's no denying the juicy opportunity he's getting with the Pens.

[bizzl]

Beauchemin would be my drop as well. In a league that doesn't count hits and blocks his value is vastly reduced. Martin should have a good shot at matching his output at least, and has a good chance of being better from here on out.

[andrewklassen]

Originally Posted by dejeanneret

there's no denying the juicy opportunity he's getting with the Pens.

I watched the Sunday afternoon game between the PENS and SABRES and Martin rolled out with the 1st PP unit all game instead of Letang. As a Letang owner I was pissed [and I'm not sure it'll stick...not sure what Bylsma is thinking]...but promptly went and acquired Martin on the waiver wire just to be safe.

[Puppage]

I didn't watch the game tonight, so did Martin get a lot of time on the PP, and was he worthy of the 3 assists credited to him? I am seriously considering dropping Goligoski for Martin.

[Essej]

Drop Beauchemin, add Martin.

Originally Posted by Puppage

I didn't watch the game tonight, so did Martin get a lot of time on the PP, and was he worthy of the 3 assists credited to him? I am seriously considering dropping Goligoski for Martin.

Ina 8 team league, I think you could definitely let go of Golisgoski for Martin. Worse thing that happens is that Martin proves this to only be a hot streak, and you can easily replace him. If Martin continues his success then it obviously turns out to be a great move. Point I'm trying to make is that he's a very low risk play in an 8 team league, that has a very high potential reward.

[Mr Zizzla]

Paul Martin has been the best Dman on the Pens this year. his game has vastly changed and as a Letang owner myself, i went out and acquired Martin.
As stated above, he is on the top PP and top line and out playing Letang in terms of all around game.

he earned all those assists in the Philly game as he has stolen a page from Lidstrom's playbook and shoots the puck 3 feet wide on the PP in order to bank the puck to Crosby or Malkin for a tap in. Worked the last 2 games against the Sabres and Flyers.

He's showing poise and he's playing with confidence so Bylsma is rewarding him. He was the whipping boy last season, even benched in the playoffs, but he has really turned his game around and looks to be earning his 5M.
I can't remember the source (one of the Pens beat writers) but apparently Shero took Martin into his office and said, " do you want to play here and buy in or do you want a trade?" Martin said he wanted to stay and prove he was better than what he showed last year. Needless to say, he's doing that in spades.

Martin off the wire, DO IT!

[Schneider]

On that long 5-on-3 against the Flyers, it was Letang though. Letang is overwhelmingly more talented than Martin, so I wouldn't worry. It's not like Letang isn't producing or getting minutes.

Ride Martin for now, dump him when he gets cold.

[dejeanneret]

Paul f'ing Martin! Another goal and assist tonight through one period -- and both at even strength. What is going on with this guy, and what planet am I on?!? Man do I love when the most boring waiver pick ups work out like gold (even if only for a few weeks).

Sorry -- just had to get that out.

[Zorro]

Originally Posted by Essej

Drop Beauchemin, add Martin.

Exactly what I was thinking..