Overview
- Traded at the deadline, Schenn received a thunderous tribute in St. Louis and recorded a primary assist on Mathew Barzal’s overtime winner in his first game back at Enterprise Center as a visitor.
- New York acquired the 34-year-old center from the Blues for first- and third-round picks, goalie prospect Marcus Gidlof and Jonathan Drouin.
- Islanders management plan to use Schenn as their second-line center, valuing his faceoff ability, physical play and leadership over Drouin’s fit on the wing.
- Schenn said he agreed to waive his trade protection after the Blues tried to move him in consecutive years, framing the deal as part of St. Louis’ shift in direction.
- Drouin broke a lengthy goal drought by scoring in his Blues debut and said he appreciated his time with the Islanders, while New York allowed Schenn to remain in St. Louis briefly to help his family and fly back separately.