In 2007, the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto discovered something Blues fans had known all along: Al MacInnis was among the best defenders to ever play. Known for his slapshot, MacInnis ranks third in all-time in scoring by defensemen.
Drafted No. 15 overall by the Calgary Flames in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft
Traded to St. Louis on July 4, 1997
Played for the Blues through the 2003-04 season
Retired as a player on Sept. 9, 2005
No. 2 jersey retired in St. Louis on April 9, 2006
Joined the Blues front office on Nov. 7, 2006
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Nov. 12, 2007
NHL Career (23 seasons):
1,416 games played
1,274 points (No. 3 all-time among defensemen)
340 goals (No. 3 all-time among defensemen)
934 assists (No. 3 all-time among defensemen)
1988-89 Stanley Cup Champion
1989 Conn Smythe Trophy (Playoff MVP)
Played in 12 NHL All-Star Games (1985, 1988, 1990-1992, 1994, 1996-2000, 2003)
As a Blue (10 seasons):
1998-99 Norris Trophy (Top defenseman)
Member of 1999-00 President's Trophy team
No. 1 all-time points among defensemen (452)
No. 1 all-time goals among defensemen (127)
No. 2 all-time assists among defensemen, No. 5 among all skaters (325)
