Brayden Schenn is set to play his second game for the New York Islanders against his former team, the St. Louis Blues, where he previously served as captain. He explained his decision to waive his no-trade clause, noting that the Blues had attempted to trade him for two consecutive years, indicating he was no longer part of their plans. Despite his emotional connection to St. Louis, the trade benefited the Blues, netting a first-round pick for the aging forward. Schenn aims to help the Islanders, who are striving for postseason success for the first time since 2021.
