Islanders Land Blues Forward Matt Luff for Julien Gauthier to Aid Playoff Push

Islanders land Blues forward Matt Luff for Julien Gauthier to aid playoff push

Isles general manager Mathieu Darche on Tuesday shipped veteran forward Julien Gauthier to the Blues for forward Matt Luff.

Blues, Islanders trade AHL forwards

The St. Louis Blues have acquired forward Julien Gauthier from the New York Islanders in exchange for forward Matt Luff. Gauthier has recorded five goals and two assists in 14 games for the AHL’s Bridgeport Islanders this season, his ninth pro season. In 228 career AHL games with Bridgeport, Hartford and Charlotte, Gauthier has totaled 86 goals and 44 assists for 130 points. He also has six goals and four assists in 25 career postseason games, wi

Islanders, Blues Swap Matt Luff, Julien Gauthier

By Josh Erickson | at February 24, 2026 8:47 am The Islanders announced Tuesday that they’ve acquired forward Matt Luff from the Blues in exchange for Julien Gauthier. Both players were on AHL assignments at the time of the deal and will report to their new affiliates without needing to re-clear waivers. Luff, 28, has held a very limited role as a call-up in St. Louis this season. He’s only appeared in five games, during which he’s scored once w…

Islanders acquire Luff from Blues for Gauthier - Daily Faceoff

A small deal to kick off the NHL Trade Deadline season. On Tuesday, the New York Islanders acquired forward Matt Luff from the St. Louis Blues. In exchange, the Blues are receiving winger Julien Gauthier. #Isles Transaction: The New York Islanders have acquired Matt Luff from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Julien Gauthier.— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) February 24, 2026 Luff has bounced around the American Hockey League for the past co…

Blue acquire Gauthier in trade with Islanders

St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today that the team has acquired forward Julien Gauthier from the New York Islanders in exchange for forward Matt Luff. Gauthier will report to the Blues’ AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds. Gauthier, 28, has dressed in 14

Blues trade Matt Luff to Islanders for Julien Gauthier

Doug Armstrong has jumped right back into his day job. The Team Canada and St. Louis Blues general manager kicked off the trade-deadline drive on Tuesday by dealing forward Matt Luff to the New York Islanders for forward Julien Gauthier, the teams announced. The trade deadline is March 6 at 3 p.m. ET. Luff, 28, has 39 points (14 goals, 25 assists) in 42 AHL games this season. The Oakville, Ont., native has skated in 111 career NHL contests with …