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Lost in the Avalanche: Spencer Martin

Besides Nathan MacKinnon, there is one other member of the Colorado Avalanche’s 2013 draft class still currently on a NHL roster, which may come as a surprise. The unfortunate season ending injury to New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin meant…

By Jackie Kay · Mile High Hockey

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 4:10 PM

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Jackie Kay spotlights former 2013 Colorado Avalanche draft pick Spencer Martin, who remains active on an NHL roster.
Martin was recalled by the New York Rangers to serve as backup following Igor Shesterkin's season-ending injury.
The 31-year-old goaltender has played across six NHL organizations and recorded a stint in the KHL.

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Mile High Hockey's Jackie Kay spotlights former Colorado Avalanche goaltender Spencer Martin, who remains on an NHL roster 13 years after being drafted. Selected 63rd overall in 2013, Martin spent four seasons in Colorado's system before embarking on a journeyman career that spanned stints with Tampa Bay, Vancouver, Columbus, Carolina, and CSKA Moscow in the KHL.

Now serving as Dylan Garand's backup on the New York Rangers following Igor Shesterkin's season-ending injury, Martin recently made his season debut against New Jersey. Kay highlights that Martin's reliability across six NHL organizations has cemented his reputation as dependable goaltending depth.

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