Blues Trade Deadline Shake-Up: Schenn Out, Young Talent In

0:00Here's more NHL news for March 9th. St. Louis Blues fans are feeling the sting of a big trade deadline shake-up. The team, sitting near the bottom with the 25 wins, 29 losses, and 9 overtime losses record, traded away Captain Braden Shen, too. The New York Islanders. In return, they got forward. Jonathan Drowen, Goli Prospect, Marcus Gidloff, and a couple of 2026 draft fix. They also sent defensemen Justin Faulk to the Detroit Red Wings for defensemen Justin Hall, forward prospect Demetri Bacelnakov, and more 2026 picks. This move signals a full rebuild under General Manager Doug Armstrong, stocking up on young talent and future assets after years of leaning on. Veterans Shen, who helped win the 2019 Stanley Cup, even wave his no-trade clause to go. Fans are heartbroken watching franchise pillars leave, but many see it as a smart reset for long-term success. The emotional toll is real after nine years, with Shen leading the charge.

1:03On the ice, the Blues are surprisingly hot, despite the depleted roster. They've won four of their last five games, with Robert Thomas stepping up as the top score, including an overtime winner right after the Shen deal. Jordan Holloway has been on fire too, with a hat trick and eight points in five games since returning from injury. Looking ahead Tuesday's home game against the islanders at 7.30 p.m. Eastern will be emotional with a big tribute for Shen. Then comes a rough stretch, Thursday at Carolina at 7 p.m., Friday home versus Edmonton at 8 p.m., and Sunday at Winnipeg at 3 p.m. It tests if the young core can keep the momentum. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. Headphones in a pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow.com.