Just as the trade deadline passed, reports emerged that Shane Prince was headed to the New York Islanders in exchange for a third-round pick
#Isles close to completing deal with Sens for F Shane Prince. Believe a 3rd rounder going to OTT.
— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) February 29, 2016
Confirmation came just a couple minutes later
Senators have sent Shane Prince and 7th in 2016 to Islanders for a third in 2016. #TradeCentre
— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) February 29, 2016
Shane Prince was the most common healthy scratch this season in Ottawa.