Shane was named Blues captain No. 24

In the St. Louis Blues’ 56-year history, only 23 players have been given the incredible responsibility that comes with wearing a captain’s “C” on the front of their jerseys.

On Tuesday, Brayden Schenn became the 24th, joining a legendary roster of players that includes names like Reed Berenson, Bob Barclay Plager, Gary Unger, Brian Sutter, Bernie Federko, Brett Hull, Chris Pronger, Al McInnis, and Wayne Gretzky, to name a few. From the iceberg.

“I don’t think it’s started yet, to be honest,” Shane told stlouisblues.com. “The history of this franchise, the great leaders they’ve had, and now adding your name to that exceptional list, it’s an honor that I’m grateful for. I’m excited for this opportunity and the challenge this will bring.”

The Blues have been without a leader since Ryan O’Reilly was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs before last season’s trade deadline. Throughout the offseason, Blues general manager Doug Armstrong was noncommittal about whether a captain would be named for the team this season, but that all changed last Wednesday when Armstrong held a meeting with Schenn and asked him to be the next captain of the St. Louis Blues. .

“Honestly, your first initial reaction is how huge this honor is,” Shane said. I’ve always said St. Louis was the best thing for me. Getting the opportunity to come here and play and win the Stanley Cup and now [being named captain]It’s an opportunity for us to come together and get back to where we feel we should be as an organization. I look forward to the challenge and opportunity to lead this team.”