Jonathan Drouin Joins Blues; Brayden Schenn Heads to Islanders
In a significant trade, Brayden Schenn has joined the New York Islanders from the St. Louis Blues. The transaction marks a notable addition for the Islanders as they aim to bolster their offensive lineup. Schenn agreed to waive his modified no-trade clause for this move.
Details of the Trade
In exchange for Schenn, the Blues received Jonathan Drouin, a first-round pick, a third-round pick, and goaltending prospect Marcus Gidlof. This trade provides St. Louis with three first-round picks for the upcoming draft.
Player Profiles
- Brayden Schenn:
- Position: Forward
- Age: 34
- Contract: Two years left, annual average salary of $6.5 million
- Season Stats: 12 goals, 28 points in 61 games; -23 rating
- Experience: 1,083 NHL games; 290 goals, 713 points
- Playoff Performance: 13 goals and 30 assists in 82 playoff games
- Physical Presence: 138 hits this season
- Jonathan Drouin:
- Position: Forward
- Expected Impact: Fresh talent for the Blues’ offensive strategy
Current Context
The Blues are currently in San Jose, where they will face the Sharks on Friday night. The Islanders will confront the Sharks the following day. Schenn, a key player in the Blues’ 2019 Stanley Cup victory, served as the captain for three seasons before this trade.
Standings and Future Matches
The Islanders have performed notably well this season with a record of 35-23-5, positioning them third in the Metropolitan Division. Schenn is anticipated to face his former team for the first time when the Islanders visit the Blues on Tuesday, March 10.
