[citation needed] Martins played professional hockey from 1995 until 2009 primarily in minor leagues.

He played 267 NHL games with the Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders, St. Louis Blues, and the Ottawa Senators.

[citation needed] Martins' best season in the NHL was 1999–2000 with the Tampa Bay Lightning, recording 5 goals and 17 assists in 57 games.

[citation needed] His best minor league season was 2005–06 with the Binghamton Senators when he recorded 22 goals and 58 assists.

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