When it comes to St. Louis Blues left-winger Alex Steen, what you see isn’t always what you get.
Talking with the former Winnipegger and son of Jets 1.0 legend,Thomas Steen, reveals a quiet, but confident player, who at 31 years old and in his 11th season in the NHL, has the respect of his teammates and coaches.
St. Louis Blues' Alex Alexander Steen shoots against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, in St. Louis. The Blues won 3-2.
What you get, however, is one of the league’s best two-way players, one as gritty as he is skilled, on a team rich in both flash and tenacity.