Islanders Trade for Schenn, Boost Playoff Hopes

0:00On March 6th, here's the latest surrounding the NHL. The New York Islanders just boosted their lineup by trading for center Braden Shen from the St. Louis Blues. In the deal, they sent over left-winger Jonathan Druin, a 2026 first-round pick originally from the Colorado Avalanche, a 2026 third-round pick from the New Jersey Devils and Goldtender, Marcus Gidlov. Shen waved his 15-team no-trade clause to make the move. Shen brings plenty of experience, including a Stanley cut win with the Blues back in 2019. This season, the 34-year-old has 12 goals and 28 points in 61 games, averaging 16 minutes and 41 seconds of. Ice time per night. His face-off skills have gotten better lately, too, which should help fill a key spot on the Islander's second or third line. Last year, the Islanders were sellers at the trade deadline, shipping out center Brock Nelson and missing the playoffs by nine points with a bay. 35 win, 35 loss, 12 overtime loss record,

1:02but under new general manager Matiu Darsche, they bounced back strong as clear playoff contenders. The team has stars like Matthew Barzal and Bo Horvatt producing at a high clip, while Goli Ilya Serokin leads the league with a 0.913, save for Senage and 2.54 goals against Average. They also picked up defenseman Carson Suci from the New York Rangers in January, and coach Patrick Roy has them playing Sharp Hockey. Now sitting pretty in the Eastern Conference, the Islanders could face the surprising Pittsburgh penguins in the first round. Both teams exceeded low expectations this year, and with this wide open race, New York might go on a deep run, come April. This episode is supported by our sponsor, C Details in the Description. Podcasts hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-E-Pillow.com. Once you try it, it just makes sense.