Currently unsigned Isles winger Matt Martin, shown here trying to muscle Alex Ovechkin off the puck, has more value than meets the eye. (Photo:Clyde/flickr)

In the midst of all the headlines regarding the NHL’s current labor issues and (on a more specific scale) the Isles’ arena woes and trade drama lies the rather important footnote known as Matt Martin.

One month ago, Martin was one of two Islanders players to reject their qualifying offers. Since then, defenseman Ty Wishart (the other player) has agreed to terms and signed. The last that’s been reported on Martin is that the two parties are negotiating a contract, but nothing’s been set in stone.

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