#1
#1 out of 2
sports1d ago
Brayden Schenn’s almost-immediate return to St. Louis will be ‘an emotional game’
- Brayden Schenn was traded from the St. Louis Blues to the New York Islanders, marking a major midseason move.
- Schenn waived his no-trade clause to join the Islanders, who were in the playoff race.
- Schenn debuted for the Islanders in a 2-1 overtime win over the Sharks, centering the second line.
- Schenn cited hockey fit and the Islanders’ playoff push as reasons for the move.
- The Blues retooled after a disappointing season and traded Schenn along with veteran defenseman Justin Faulk.
- Schenn has 650 regular-season games with the Blues, 181 goals and 465 points in his career.
- Schenn helped the Blues win the 2019 Stanley Cup and later served as captain before waiving his no-trade clause last year.
- Schenn expressed appreciation for the Blues and the city, noting the people and locker room culture as special.
- Schenn expects a good fan reaction in St. Louis on his return to the Blues' arena.
- The Islanders sit in third place in the Metropolitan Division, signaling a strong playoff push after the trade.
- Schenn landed the number 10 jersey and joined a lineup with Calum Ritchie and Ondrej Palat on the wings.
Vote 0
