He is remembered among hockey fans as being involved in one of the most one - sided trades in history .
Nicknamed Pit after a comic strip character in a French newspaper , Martin was scouted by former NHL goaltender Wilf Cude and joined the Red Wings organization .
Martin is remembered among hockey fans as being involved in one of the most one - sided trades in history .
Nicknamed Pit after a comic strip character in a French newspaper , Martin was scouted by former NHL goaltender Wilf Cude and joined the Red Wings organization .