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Thu, Feb 26 · 7:00 PM ET · TSN 2, RDS, MSG SportsNet

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Trades & Rumors
Isles-Blues Minor Trade Kicks Off Deadline

The Islanders and Blues swap minor pieces to signal the trade deadline's arrival, a classic low-key opener that front offices use to test the waters. New York bolsters its depth quietly while St. Louis tweaks the margins in a tight playoff push. GMs around the league watch these early moves closely, knowing they often foreshadow the bigger splashes coming next week.

Game Recap
Blues, Isles Swap Gauthier-Luff in First Post-Olympic Deal

Doug Armstrong wastes no time shaking up the Blues' depth chart, pulling the trigger on the league's first trade since the Olympic roster freeze lifted by swapping AHL wingers Matt Luff and Julien Gauthier with the Islanders. Luff brings his Springfield scoring touch - 39 points in 42 games - to Bridgeport, where he slots in as a top-line rental and NHL call-up option with his 111 games of big-league experience.

Trades & Rumors
Isles Nab Luff from Blues for Gauthier in Post-Olympics Deal

The Islanders pull off the first NHL trade since the Olympic freeze, snagging Matt Luff from the Blues in exchange for Julien Gauthier, both AHL vets looking for a spark. Luff brings his Springfield scoring tear - 39 points in 42 games - and 111 games of NHL experience to Bridgeport as top call-up insurance, while Gauthier heads to the Thunderbirds chasing his fifth NHL stop after a rocky injury stint.

Trades & Rumors
Isles Nab Luff from Blues for Gauthier in AHL Shuffle

The Islanders kick off the post-Olympic trade market by prying scoring machine Matt Luff away from St. Louis in exchange for Julien Gauthier, both AHL vets looking for a spark. Luff brings his Springfield-leading 39 points and 111 NHL games straight to Bridgeport, where he slots in as top dog and emergency call-up guy for Lou Lamoriello's playoff-chasing crew.

Team Snapshot

The New York Islanders are 3rd in the Metropolitan Division with a 32-21-5 record (69 points).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Islanders' record this season?
The New York Islanders are 3rd in the Metropolitan Division with a 32-21-5 record and 69 points.
When do the Islanders play next?
The New York Islanders play next on Thursday, February 26 against the Montréal at Centre Bell. Puck drop is at 7:00 PM ET.
What is the Islanders' cap space?
The New York Islanders have $6.02M in cap space with a projected cap hit of $98.72M for next season.
Are the Islanders buying or selling at the trade deadline?
The New York Islanders are currently holding at the trade deadline. Standing pat · No clear direction
What draft picks do the Islanders own?
The New York Islanders draft pick inventory: 2026: 7 picks owned, 2 owed out (0 net); 2027: 8 picks owned (+1 net); 2028: 7 picks owned (0 net).