Matt Martin isn’t saying he wouldn’t love to be reunited with John Tavares on the Maple Leafs — quite the opposite, actually — but the former Islanders fourth liner said Monday that he would hardly be surprised if Tavares stays exactly where he is.
“I think Johnny is a pretty loyal guy,” said Martin at the Midtown NHL store — he was on hand as part of the Matt Martin Foundation, presenting a service dog to a veteran who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. “It’s a tough decision. Obviously, this next contract is probably going to be where he essentially plays for the rest of his career and it’s something he’s got to think over and consider .