Schenn's Whirlwind Trade: Islanders Debut

0:00This is Corey with NHL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. Braden Shen, the 34-year-old forward and former captain of the St. Louis Blues, got traded to the New York Islanders right at the NHL. Trade deadline last Friday. It happened while both teams were staying in the same hotel in San Jose, which made the surprise even bigger. He jumped straight into action, playing his first game for the Islanders the next day, and a close overtime win against the sharks. That whirlwind continued fast. Shen headed back home to St. Louis with his family over the weekend, then returned to face his old team Tuesday night at their arena. The Islanders pulled off a come from behind victory in that emotional match-up, and fans they are cheered him on despite the change. Shen has been running on little sleep, dealing with late flights and early practices. Away from his wife and three young kids, ages four, two and a half, and just eight weeks old for the first time like this, the off-ice adjustments hit.

1:01Hard, teammates like Bo Horvat, who went through a similar trade, had been supportive, helping him settle in. On the ice, things feel more normal already. Shen centered a new line with Andre Palat and Matthew Barzall in his first practice Thursday, and they'll debut Friday against the Los Angeles Kings at UBS Arena. Coach Patch of Roy praises his face off skills, penalty kill work, leadership, and Stanley Cup experience. The organization is helping with logistics, like setting up a condo and short-term rentals while he eyes a long-term home on Long Island. Shen hopes his family joins after next week's road trip, and he's excited to play in front of the home crowd now. This story is shared with support from our sponsor, headphones and a pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense, S-O-L-I, soleypillo.com.