Martin was scheduled to make $4.25 million next season as part of a four-year, $19.4 million deal signed in July 2015. He played only 14 games last season, logging more time in the AHL (18 games ...

I think if I compete, my skill will come out after that.” At the moment, Martin is focused on the hockey aspect of life, and now that he’s been drafted by the Preds, it’ll always be top of mind.

SAN JOSE, Calif. Back when the playoffs started nearly seven weeks ago, San Jose Sharks defenseman Paul Martin wondered what it would be like to play his old teammates in Pittsburgh in the Stanley Cup ...