Islanders Acquire Matt Luff from Blues in AHL-Focused Trade

Forward Matt Luff has been traded to the New York Islanders from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Julien Gauthier. The 28-year-old, who signed a two-way contract with the Blues, has recorded one goal in five NHL games and 14 goals with a team-leading 39 points in 42 AHL games this season for the Springfield Thunderbirds. Luff, a 6-foot-3 winger with 16 goals in 111 career NHL games, will report to the Bridgeport Islanders (AHL) and is considered a top recall candidate. He is set to become an unrestricted free agent at season's end.