WASHINGTON — Brayden Schenn is preparing to hit a significant milestone as he gears up for his 1,000th regular-season game in the NHL. The St. Louis Blues forward will reach this notable achievement when his team faces off against the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.
In a unique twist of familial achievement, Brayden’s older brother, Luke Schenn, also reached this milestone earlier this season on October 17 with the Nashville Predators. This makes the Schenn brothers the eighth sibling pair to reach 1,000 NHL games each, and they are the first brothers to do so during the same season.
Reflecting on his career, Brayden acknowledged the many people who’ve supported him along the way. “You don’t get there without the help of tons of people,” he remarked during the morning skate. He credited his family, coaches, teammates, and others within the organization for their part in his journey. He noted the importance of enduring the challenges and rigors of the NHL, while also appreciating that he and his brother have had this shared experience in the same year.
In honor of this milestone, the Blues team is celebrating by donning special Schenn shirts and hats, which feature his number, 10.
As Brayden is set to reach his 1,000th game, rumors swirl around potential trades involving both Schenn brothers as the March 7 trade deadline approaches. Despite the uncertainty, Brayden expressed his fondness for St. Louis but recognized the unpredictable nature of trades in the league, particularly with the Blues being on the cusp of the playoff race while the Predators lag behind in contention.
Discussing his future, Brayden shared, “The times I’ve gotten traded, I didn’t expect to get traded, so you really never know.” With his team five points out of a playoff spot, he emphasized the importance of living in the moment and concentrating on one’s performance.
Brayden Schenn, 33, is under contract for three more years, carrying an annual salary cap hit of $6.5 million. Meanwhile, Luke, 35, has a contract extending into the next season with a cap hit of $2.75 million.
The Schenn brothers have shared the ice before, having spent three and a half seasons together with the Philadelphia Flyers between 2013 and 2015. Brayden enjoyed a championship run in 2019, claiming the Stanley Cup with the Blues. Luke followed with back-to-back titles with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020 and 2021.
