Blues name franchise's 24th captain

Robert Thomas, Justin Faulk and Colton Parayko will serve as assistant captains.

Schenn enters his seventh season with the Blues after joining the club in 2017-18. He was a member of the team’s Stanley Cup championship squad in 2019. During the 2022-23 campaign, Schenn notched 21 goals and 44 assists for 65 points in 82 games.

“I don’t think it has set in yet, to be honest,” Schenn told stlouisblues.com. “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.”

The former Brandon Wheat Kings captain now joins a legendary list of players who served as Blues’ captains that includes names such as Red Berenson, Bob and Barclay Plager, Garry Unger, Brian Sutter, Bernie Federko, Brett Hull, Chris Pronger, Al MacInnis and Wayne Gretzky, to name a few.

“Honestly, your first initial reaction is how big of an honor it is,” Schenn said. “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.”

Schenn has appeared in 425 regular season contests with the Blues, tallying 131 goals and 210 assists for 341 points in that frame.

“Schenn is a leader,” Blues head coach Craig Berube said. “He’s an experienced player, he’s done a lot of really good things in St. Louis and he’s been part of a winning team. He shows leadership on and off the ice on a daily basis and he’s worked hard since Day 1 when he got here.”