A unique situation allowed New York Islanders coach Patrick Roy and GM Mathieu Darche to speak face-to-face with recently acquired Brayden Schenn to convince him to waive his no-trade clause and accept a deal.

The New York Islanders acquired center Brayden Schenn from the St. Louis Blues on Friday in exchange for forward Jonathan Drouin, goaltender Marcus Gidlof, a 2026 first-round pick (previously acquired from Colorado), and a 2026 third-round pick (previously acquired from New Jersey).

The Islanders have acquired Brayden Schenn in trade that sends Jonathan Drouin, two picks and a prospect back to the Blues. Schenn, 34, had served as St. Louis' captain for the past three seasons.

The New York Islanders completed a trade to acquire former Stanley Cup winner Brayden Schenn from the St. Louis Blues, a move that helps them in the present without mortgaging the future.

Brayden Schenn needs some sleep. "I haven't really gotten much," the newest New York Islanders forward said Thursday. Describing the past week is an emotional

Brayden Schenn can rattle off the list of Flyers who helped him out as a young player in the league: Danny Brière, Claude Giroux, Scott Hartnell, Jakub Voracek, Wayne Simmonds, Kimmo Timonen. He tried to pay it forward with the Blues, letting Jake Neighbours and Jimmy Snuggerud live with him, helping out others as they came.