On Matt Martin’s big brother impact on the team, his bond with the ‘Identity Line,’ a look-back on his final game at UBS Arena and more

Longtime fan favorite Matt Martin left little doubt at the end of the season he knew his time with the Islanders was coming to an end. He made it official on Tuesday, announcing his retirement as an active player after 15 NHL seasons, all but two with the Islanders.

The 36-year-old announced the news on Tuesday afternoon, following his 15th season in the NHL. Martin, however, isn't completely leaving hockey; he'll remain with the New York Islanders as a special assistant to general manager and executive vice president Mathieu Darche.