Islanders Trade for Schenn, Blues Hold Tight

0:00It's March 8th. Here's your NHL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The New York Islanders put off a key trade at the NHL deadline by bringing in center Braden Shin from the St. Louis Blues. Both teams happen to be at the same hotel in San Jose, so Islander's general manager Matthew Darsche and coach Patrick Roy got to meet Shin, face to face. That personal talk sealed the deal. Shin had to wave his 15 team no trade clause to make the move happen. Blues general manager Doug Armstrong gave the green life for the meeting, which is pretty rare during deadline chaos. This addition boosts the Islanders, who went from cell as last season to serious playoff contenders now, face to face convincing like this doesn't happen often in trades, making the timing feel like good luck. Meanwhile, things were hectic for the Blues. Sergeant Colton Perrico turned down a deal to Buffalo by using his no-trade protection and inciders and other players did the same. Players like right-winger Jordan Kairu, Senator Robert Thomas and Goli Jordan Binnington

1:03all have strong trade clauses too. Armstrong was frustrated by early leaks on some talks, but St. Louis held steady. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. Some travel miles to find peace, I just climb into bed and listen. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com