Brayden Schenn

Brayden Michael Schenn (born August 22, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He currently plays for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL) and serves as their captain.

Schenn won the Stanley Cup with the Blues in 2019.

Career
Before playing in the NHL, Schenn played three seasons with the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He had a successful time with the Wheat Kings. In his first year with the team, Schenn won the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy for WHL Rookie of the Year, and was also named to the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) All-Rookie Team. In his second season, he was named to the Eastern Conference Second All-Star Team and played in the CHL Top Prospects Game.

He was selected 5th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2009 NHL entry draft. On January 10, 2011, the Wheat Kings traded Schenn to the Saskatoon Blades in exchange for draft picks and prospects. On November 26, 2009, the Kings called Schenn up on emergency and he played in his first NHL game in a 4–1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. On March 3, 2010, Schenn signed a three-year contract to stay with the Kings.

On June 23, 2011, the Kings traded Schenn along with Wayne Simmonds and a 2012 second round pick to the Wayne Simmonds in exchange for Mike Richards and Rob Bordson. He was sent down to their AHL-affiliate Adirondack Phantoms after injuring his shoulder. On January 2, 2012, during the NHL Winter Classic, Schenn scored his first NHL goal against Henrik Lundqvist in a 3–2 loss to the New York Rangers. On February 29, 2016, Schenn scored his first NHL hat-trick in a 5–3 win against the Calgary Flames. On July 25, 2016, Schenn signed a four-year, $20.5 million contract to remain with the Flyers.

On June 23, 2017, the Flyers traded Schenn to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Jori Lehterä, a 2017 first-round pick and a conditional 2018 first-round pick. He had a very successful first year with the team, recording career highs in points, assists, and goals. He was also named to the 2018 National Hockey League All-Star Game. 

Schenn helped the team make it to the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They were able to make it all the way to the Finals where they defeated the Boston Bruins four games to three and win the first Stanley Cup in franchise history. On October 4, 2019, Schenn signed an eight-year, $52 million contract to remain with the Blues. On September 19, 2023, the Blues named Schenn as the 24th captain in their history.

Personal life
Schenn's older brother, Luke, also played in the NHL.

References

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Category:1991 births
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Category:Brandon Wheat Kings players
Category:Canadian ice hockey left wingers
Category:Ice hockey people from Saskatchewan
Category:Los Angeles Kings players
Category:Manchester Monarchs (AHL) players
Category:Philadelphia Flyers players
Category:Saskatoon Blades players
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Category:St. Louis Blues players
Category:Stanley Cup champions