Ryan O’Reilly has been the St. Louis Blues’ captain since December 23, 2020. Moreover, he became the 23rd captain in the team’s history.
O’Reilly replaced defenseman Alex Pietrangelo, who served as captain from 2016-20 before signing a seven-year, $61.6 million contract with the Vegas Golden Knights on October 12, 2020.
O’Reilly was definitely up for the challenge. He told NHL.com: “Obviously it’s very different for sure, but I’m excited for it ... It’s definitely an honor to be seen in this light from the organization and the players as well. To hear from them and get their support, it’s pretty amazing.