St. Louis Blues announce Brayden Schenn as franchise's 24th captain

The St. Louis Blues have named Brayden Schenn the 24th captain in franchise history.

The Blues announced on Monday that Schenn has been named their new captain. St. Louis has been without a captain since Ryan O'Reilly was traded last year to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Schenn has been with the St. Louis Blues since 2017 and says he's honored to be named the 24th captain in franchise history.

“I don’t think it has set in yet, to be honest. The history of this franchise, the great captains they’ve had, and now getting your own name added to that extraordinary list, it’s a huge honor that I’m thankful for. I’m excited for the opportunity and the challenge this will bring.”

Schenn added:

“Honestly, your first initial reaction is how big of an honor it is. I’ve always said, St. Louis has been the best thing for me. Getting the opportunity to come here and play, winning the Stanley Cup and now [being named captain], it’s an opportunity for us to work together and get back to where we feel we should be as an organization. I’m looking forward to the challenge and the opportunity to lead this team.”

St. Louis also announced that Robert Thomas, Justin Faulk, and Colton Parayko have been named assistant captains.

Schenn has been with St. Louis Blues for five seasons

Brayden Schenn began his NHL career during the 2009-10 season as be played one game. He didn’t become a full-time NHL player until his age 20 season when he was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers.

Brayden Schenn was drafted fifth overall by the Los Angeles Kings in 2009. He has spent time in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and the last six years with the Blues.

Schenn has skated in 858 NHL games and has recorded 589 points. He also was a key member of the St. Louis Stanley Cup-winning team in 2019.

After spending six years in Philadelphia he was traded to the St. Louis Blues in the summer of 2017.

In St. Louis, Schenn has skated in 425 games, recording 131 goals, 210 assists for 341 points.

Schenn has been an assistant captain with the Blues for the past three seasons.