Blues’ Luff traded to Islanders for Gauthier

Jan 19, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defensman Jarred Tinordi (25) falls to the ice after checking New York Islanders forward Julien Gauthier (16) in the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images | Jamie Sabau-Imagn ImagesIn the first of hopefully many trades made by the St. Louis Blues, Matt Luff was traded to the New York Islanders for Julien Gauthier. Gauthier will report to Springfield, and the idea here is that he did have some NHL experience with the Isles, New York Rangers, Carolina Hurricanes and the Ottawa Senators.

Gauthier has not played in the NHL since appearing for one game last season, on October 19, 2024. He, as well as…