Islanders Acquire Brayden Schenn, Blues Add Jonathan Drouin in Trade Deadline Moves
The New York Islanders and St. Louis Blues completed a significant trade on March 6, 2026, ahead of the NHL trade deadline, with Brayden Schenn heading to the Islanders and Jonathan Drouin going to St. Louis. The deal also involved multiple draft picks and a prospect.
Islanders Bolster Offense with Schenn
The Islanders acquired center Brayden Schenn, a 34-year-old veteran known for his two-way play and durability, from the Blues. Schenn has appeared in 307 consecutive games, maintaining an iron-man streak since the start of the 2022-23 season. In 61 games with St. Louis this season, he recorded 28 points (12 goals and 16 assists). NHL.com
Prior to the trade, Schenn served as the captain of the Blues for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons and as an alternate captain for the three seasons prior. Throughout his 1,083-game NHL career with the Blues, Philadelphia Flyers, and Los Angeles Kings, Schenn has amassed 713 points (290 goals and 423 assists). He also has 43 points (13 goals and 30 assists) in 82 career playoff games, including a Stanley Cup Championship with the Blues in 2019. NHL.com
Schenn waived his no-move clause to facilitate the trade to the Islanders. Yahoo Sports
Blues Acquire Drouin, Draft Capital
In exchange for Schenn, the Blues received forward Jonathan Drouin, goaltending prospect Marcus Gidlof, a 2026 first-round draft pick (originally from the Colorado Avalanche), and a 2026 third-round draft pick (originally from the New Jersey Devils). NHL.com
Drouin, 30, had recorded three goals and 21 points in 55 games with the Islanders this season. His $4 million average annual value (AAV) cap hit will reach off the books for the Islanders after this season. Yahoo Sports
Gidlof, 20, was a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft and currently plays for Leksands in the Swedish Hockey League, posting a .896 save percentage. Yahoo Sports
Trade Details
- To New York Islanders: Brayden Schenn (C)
- To St. Louis Blues: Jonathan Drouin (F), Marcus Gidlof (G), 2026 First-Round Pick (from Colorado), 2026 Third-Round Pick (from New Jersey)
The Islanders are hoping Schenn will provide a boost as they push for a playoff spot, while the Blues are retooling and acquiring assets for the future. ESPN