Matt Luff#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
Gauthier was usually injured. Luff is healthy, and has played five NHL games this year for Blues. As AHL player Luff is almost a point a game player which Bridgeport needs. Overall he can replace Gatcomb on RW who does not score, but this does not address New York's scoring issues.
Gauthier was a nice try by Lamoriello at the time, but did not deserve an extension, and again got quickly hurt in 2025-26 before returning recently. Luff is on a two-way contract and is an UFA on 7/1/26. Luff played in OHL for Hamilton for two years so he might be a fit when Bridgeport relocates.