Schenn Traded to Islanders, Faces Blues Tuesday

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines. Right here on NHL News today, subscribe and stay game ready. Braden Shen, captain of the St. Louis Blues for the past three seasons, has waived his no-trade clause to join the New York Islanders in a trade. Announced on March 6, 2026, the deal happened right before the NHL trade deadline, with details on other assets still under wraps. Shen has 12 goals in 16 assists in 61 games this season. The Blues sit near the bottom of the league standings in 30th or 31st place and are shifting toward a younger roster for a rebuild. Meanwhile, the Islanders are tied for second in the Metropolitan Division, with a 35-23-5 record, just three points ahead of. Columbus, they bow strong pieces like a solid goalie, Matthew Schaeffer, Matt Barzol, and Bohorbat. Shen called the move bittersweet, praising St. Louis as a special place where he won the Stanley Cup in 2019 and built great memories with his family. He is excited about the Islander's

1:03competitive setup and already met coach Patrick Roy and general manager Mathew Darsche during a wild morning in San Wang. Jose, a number five pick by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2009 draft, Shen has 290 goals and 423 assists. Over 1883 regular season games with the Kings, Flyers, and Blues. He also posted 13 goals and 30 assists in 82 playoff games. Both teams are in San Jose this weekend, with the Blues playing Friday night in the Islanders on Saturday at 10 p.m. Eastern. Shen stays in the same hotel room and faces his old team again, Tuesday in St. Louis, marking the start of his next chapter. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage, some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen, at S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW dot com.