Schenn's Homecoming: Can the Islanders' Deadline Gamble Pay Off in St. Louis?

Brayden Schenn returns to St. Louis for the first time since the New York Islanders acquired him at the trade deadline, setting up an emotionally charged reunion with the only NHL organization he's known for the past nine years. The 34-year-old captain spent nearly a decade building his legacy with the Blues, but the Islanders' aggressive move to add a veteran forward signals their belief that they can make a playoff push despite the steep price of Colorado's first-round pick and other assets.