Islanders Acquire Schenn, Blues Get Draft Picks

0:00NHL stories making news on March 6th. The New York Islanders just made a big move at the trade deadline, picking up forward Braden Shen from the St. Louis Blues. In return, the Blues get a first round draft pick, a third round pick, and a prospect. Details on the exact years and the prospect are still coming out. Shen is a 34-year-old veteran, with 17 NHL seasons under his belt. He's a two-time Stanley Cup champ from the Blues 2019 win, where he played a key role in the playoffs. This season, he's got 12 goals in 16 assists in 61 games, and he's locked in through the 27-28 season on a 6-0.5 million dollar cap hit deal. The Islanders sit third in the Metropolitan Division and want back into the playoffs after missing last year. Shen brings scoring punch, strong defense, leadership as the former Blues captain, and some grit to their middle six forwards. Meanwhile, the Blues are in rebuild mode, sitting last in the Central Division. This is their second big trade lately, after sending Nick Bukstad to New Jersey before

1:02the 2026 Winter Olympics. General manager Doug Armstrong picks up solid future assets with those draft picks. Both teams walk away happy for now. The Islanders get immediate help for a playoff push, while the Blues stockpile for tomorrow. We'll see how it plays out as the season rolls on. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com