Spencer Martin’s whirlwind 2025-26 season took another turn Sunday, when the New York Rangers recalled the veteran goalie from Hartford of the American Hockey League.
The 30-year-old began this season playing for CSKA Moscow in the KHL. After posting a 5-6-0 record over 14 games with a 2.69 goals-against average, .905 save percentage and two shutouts in Russia, Martin had his contract terminated in mid-November.
The Rangers signed Martin to a two-year contract the next day, and immediately placed him on waivers. After going unclaimed, Martin was assigned to Hartford. He made his Wolf Pack debut Saturday and was impressive, stopping 35 of 37 shots in a 3-2 comeback win on the road over the Cleveland Monsters.