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Blackhawks' Alec Martinez: Taken off injured reserve
Alec Martinez (groin) was activated off injured reserve ahead of Thursday's matchup with Seattle, per the NHL media site.Martinez was officially deemed a game-time decision by head coach Luke Richardson, but his removal from injured reserve clears the way for the blueliner to suit up versus the Kraken. Considering the Michigan native hasn't reached the 20-point mark in three consecutive seasons, fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting a ton of offensive output by Martinez the rest of the way.
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Blackhawks' Alec Martinez: Game-time call Thursday
Alec Martinez will be a game-time decision for Thursday's tilt against Seattle, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.Martinez hasn't played since Oct. 15 due to the injury. He has an assist, one hit and 15 blocks in four appearances with Chicago in 2024-25. If he's ready to return Thursday, he'll likely serve on the top pairing alongside Seth Jones while Nolan Allan, who has dressed in Chicago's last 12 games, might shift the press box.
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Blackhawks' Alec Martinez: Might be available for Thursday
Alec Martinez (groin) practiced Wednesday and might be able to play Thursday, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.Martinez hasn't been in the lineup since Oct. 15 due to the injury. A determination about his status won't be made until Thursday, but if he is ready to go, then Martinez will likely serve on the top pairing alongside Seth Jones. That would probably result in Nolan Allan being a healthy scratch after remaining in the lineup for 12 straight games.
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Blackhawks' Alec Martinez: Won't return during road trip
Alec Martinez (groin) won't return during the Chicago Blackhawks' current road trip, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports Wednesday.Martinez has been traveling with the Blackhawks during their current five-game road trip, but he's been ruled out for the final three matchups, which will take place Thursday in San Jose, Saturday in Los Angeles and Sunday in Anaheim. His earliest chance to return to action will be Nov. 6 against Detroit, and even if he isn't available against the Red Wings, it wouldn't be surprising to see him back in action sometime in early-to-mid-November.
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Blackhawks' Alec Martinez: Will travel with team
Alec Martinez (groin) is getting close to returning and will travel with the Chicago Blackhawks on their upcoming five-game road trip, which will begin Saturday in Dallas, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports Tuesday.Martinez is expected to miss Tuesday's game versus Vancouver and Friday's clash against Nashville, but beyond that he might be able to draw back into the lineup. He has an assist, a hit and 15 blocks across four appearances this season. Martinez will serve in a top-four role when healthy.
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Blackhawks' Alec Martinez: Lands on IR
Alec Martinez was placed on injured reserve Thursday due to a right groin injury.Martinez had already been ruled out for Thursday's home opener against the Sharks due to what was initially described as a lower-body injury, and he'll be sidelined for at least a week after being evaluated by the team's training staff. Nolan Allan will take Martinez's place in the third pairing alongside Connor Murphy on Thursday, while Isaak Phillips was recalled from AHL Rockford in a corresponding move.
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Blackhawks' Alec Martinez: Out of action Thursday
Alec Martinez (lower body) will miss Thursday's home game versus San Jose, Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN reports.Martinez will be evaluated by the Chicago training staff and more should be known Friday. Martinez signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks in the offseason after playing parts of the last five seasons with the Golden Knights. Martinez has an assist, four shots on goal and 15 blocked shots in four games this season. Nolan Allan is slated to take Martinez's place in the lineup alongside Connor Murphy on the third pairing.
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Blackhawks' Alec Martinez: Earns helper in loss
Alec Martinez recorded an assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Flames.Martinez picked up his first point in four games with the Chicago Blackhawks. The defenseman has also done what he does best, racking up 15 blocked shots so far. The 37-year-old accumulated 165 blocks in just 55 regular-season contests with Vegas last season. Martinez should see top-four minutes throughout 2024-25, but his offense is likely to be limited, which in turn reduces his viability in fantasy formats that don't count blocks.
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Blackhawks' Alec Martinez: Going to Windy City
Alec Martinez signed a one-year, $4 million contract with Chicago on Monday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.Martinez compiled four goals, 17 points, 72 shots on net and 165 blocked shots in 55 regular-season contests with Vegas in 2023-24. He can log over 19 minutes per game but will likely serve as a veteran depth defender for the Chicago Blackhawks in 2024-25.
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Golden Knights' Alec Martinez: Enters lineup, earns assist
Alec Martinez notched an assist and blocked two shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Wild.Martinez sat out four games, presumably as a healthy scratch. With Alex Pietrangelo (illness) returning, Martinez joined him on the third pairing for Saturday's contest. Martinez has 17 points, 69 shots on net, 157 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 49 contests, but the Vegas Golden Knights have many capable options on defense, so he may not be an everyday player down the stretch.
Alec Martinez
#25 D / Chicago Blackhawks / EXP: 15YRS Height: 6-1 Weight: 209 lb Age: 37 College: NoneFantasy Points by Week
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