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 Islanders’ heart-and-soul fourth-liner who helped define the club’s most successful era since the Dynasty announced his retirement Tuesday