Blues Barely Get Pass for Brayden Schenn Trade

The St. Louis Blues could have done much better in the Brayden Schenn deal, though it wasn't a total loss.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The St. Louis Blues agreed to a deal with the New York Islanders that sent former captain Brayden Schenn to Long Island in the lead-up to the NHL trade deadline.

Why it matters

The trade of a former Blues captain like Schenn is a significant move that impacts the team's roster and leadership. While the Blues were able to make a deal, there are questions about whether they maximized the return on Schenn's value.

The details

The specifics of the trade between the Blues and Islanders have not been fully disclosed, but the general consensus is that the Blues could have gotten a better return for Schenn, who was a key part of the team's roster.

  • The trade was completed on January 10, 2026, just ahead of the NHL trade deadline.

The players

Brayden Schenn

A former captain of the St. Louis Blues who was traded to the New York Islanders.

St. Louis Blues

The NHL team that traded away Brayden Schenn to the New York Islanders.

New York Islanders

The NHL team that acquired Brayden Schenn from the St. Louis Blues.

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The takeaway

The Brayden Schenn trade is an example of how even significant roster moves by NHL teams don't always result in the optimal return. The Blues will need to evaluate whether they maximized Schenn's value in the deal with the Islanders.