There have been many highly skilled All-Star hockey players who have worn the Note during the 50-year history of the St. Louis Blues, including Red Berenson, Garry Unger, Bernie Federko, Brett Hull and currently Vladimir Tarasenko. As much as Blues fans adore their stars, however, there is also love for the lesser-skilled personalities who have made a huge impact on Blues’ Nation.
The first was a burly, slow-skating defenseman from Dysart, Saskatchewan, named Gus Kyle. Kyle never actually played for the Blues, although he logged 203 NHL games (6 goals, 20 assists and 362 penalty minutes) with Boston and tonight’s opponent, the New York Rangers.