The St. Louis Blues announced tonight the induction of Al Arbour, Barret Jackman, and Alexander Steen into the Blues Hall of Fame presented by First Community as the Class of 2026. The reveal came during the first period of this evening's heated matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks at Enterprise Center, drawing roars from fans clad in blue.
The induction marks another chapter in the team's tradition of honoring its icons, with the official induction set for Monday, January 12, 2026, at a ceremonial dinner hosted at the downtown Missouri Athletic Club.
Kicking off the class is Al Arbour, the inaugural captain in St. Louis Blues history and a foundational figure from the franchise's birth. Selected from the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1967 Expansion Draft, Arbour anchored the original 1967-68 Blues squad as a steady defenseman. From Sudbury, Ontario, he spent four seasons in St. Louis, captaining the team to the Stanley Cup Final in each of its first three years (1968, 1969, and 1970). Throughout his career, Arbour was named a 1969 NHL All-Star and finished fifth in Norris Trophy voting that season, bring recognized the league's top defenseman.
Post-playing career, he transitioned to coaching behind the bench. Arbour served as head coach for parts of three seasons (1970-71 to 1972-73), guiding the Blues to the NHL Semi-Finals in 1971-72. His dual role as player and coach showcased his exceptional versatility and dedication, helping instill a culture of resilience that still echoes in the organization today.
Barret Jackman, a defensive stalwart drafted by the Blues in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, epitomized the grit of the early 2000s. The Trail, British Columbia, native played 13 seasons for the Blues, tying Bernie Federko for the most franchise history.
Honored to celebrate my former teammate and friend, Barret Jackman, as we surprised him with the announcement that he will be inducted into the St. Louis Blues Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
— Chris Pronger (@chrispronger) September 20, 2025
Congratulations! Can’t wait to see you take your rightful place among the Blues greats. pic.twitter.com/C1RPq4CWcC
In 803 regular-season games, Jackman scored 28 goals, 153 assists, and accumulated 1,026 penalty minutes, ranking second in games played, first among defensemen, and fourth in PIMs. His 2002-03 rookie campaign was historic, earning him an All-Rookie Team selection and the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year. In the playoffs, he became one of six Blues defensemen to score an overtime goal and one of three with multiple game-winning postseason tallies. As an alternate captain, Jackman embodied the tough, team-first mentality that endeared him to St. Louis fans, bridging eras from rebuilding to contention.
Knocks down puck, beats defenseman, scores goal. That's the Alexander Steen way. #stlblues pic.twitter.com/HkpgmOORrf
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) December 1, 2018
Completing the trio is Alexander Steen, whose journey from trade acquisition to Stanley Cup champion and future St. Louis Blues General Manager cements his place in Blues franchise history. Acquired from the Toronto Maple Leafs on November 24, 2008, the Winnipeg, Manitoba, native spent 15 seasons with St. Louis, joining an elite group of five players with at least 12 years in the organization. Steen amassed 496 points (195 goals, 301 assists) in 765 regular-season games, ranking fourth in franchise games played, sixth in assists and points, and 10th in goals and played a monumental part in the 2019 playoffs, where he helped hoist the franchise's first Stanley Cup, dressing in at least 90 postseason games, one of only five Blues to do so.
Steen's clutch performances, leadership as an alternate captain, and versatility made him indispensable. Post-retirement, he transitioned seamlessly into the front office as special assistant to the general manager and has been tapped as the next GM starting in the 2026-27 season, ensuring his influence endures off the ice.