Jan 16, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) skates against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Islanders Acquire Blues Captain in Deadline Blockbuster

Originally posted on Breakaway on SI | By Jacob Punturi | Last updated Mar 6, 2026 2:19 PM ET

The New York Islanders and St. Louis Blues may have pulled off the biggest blockbuster deal of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline.

After a morning and afternoon that moved at a glacial pace, the trade deadline suddenly kicked into high gear. The Islanders and Blues then took things up another notch entirely, as they are finalizing a huge deal that shook up both the Eastern and Western Conferences.

The Islanders are acquiring Blues center and captain Brayden Schenn. The Stanley Cup winner is heading to Long Island as St. Louis continues their rebuilding process. The exact deal has not been finalized as of this report, but the two sides have reportedly agreed on terms, and it's pending player approval.

**Breaking News**
I’m told the @StLouisBlues are closing in on Captain Brayden Schenn to @NYIslanders .#HockeyX pic.twitter.com/HxsCcqioHM
— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) March 6, 2026

Schenn has been one of the most talked about players leading up to the Deadline. His current contract costs $6.5 million annually and he has two more seasons on his deal after this one ends. Despite his age and contractual status, he's still a valuable middle-six center. In 61 games, the 34-year-old pivot has 12 goals and 16 assists for 28 points while averaging just under 17 minutes of ice time per game.

This article first appeared on Breakaway on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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