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Islanders Trade Julien Gauthier to Blues for Matt Luff in AHL-Focused Depth Swap

Both players move directly to AHL assignments as late-season depth.

Dec 12, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Matt Luff (39) reacts after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Feb. 24 swap sent Matt Luff to the Islanders and Julien Gauthier to the Blues as teams resumed business after the Olympic trade freeze.
  • Both forwards were on AHL assignments and will report directly to Bridgeport and Springfield without needing to clear waivers.
  • Luff, 28, has 14 goals and 39 points in 42 games for Springfield this season and scored once in five NHL appearances with St. Louis.
  • Gauthier, 28, has been limited by injuries and has not appeared in the NHL since October 2024.
  • Each player is on a one-year, two-way contract with a $775,000 NHL cap hit, and both are viewed as organizational depth and potential call-ups ahead of the March 6 deadline.