CHRIS PRONGER

Blues Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Mean, nasty, one of the very best. Those are words used to describe Chris Pronger during his time with the Blues. Pronger played nine seasons in St. Louis and is one of only two defenseman in NHL history to win the Hart and Norris Trophy in the same season.

  • Drafted No. 2 overall by the Hartford Whalers in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft
  • Traded to the Blues on July 27, 1995
  • Played 9 years in St. Louis until leaving via trade on Aug. 2, 2005
  • Finished playing career after the 2011-12 season
  • Inducted to Hockey Hall of Fame on Nov. 9, 2015
  • No. 44 retired in St. Louis on Jan. 17, 2022
  • NHL Career (18 seasons):
    • 2006-07 Stanley Cup Champion
    • 1,167 games played
    • 698 points (No. 27 all-time among defensemen)
    • 157 goals
    • 541 assists
    • +183 plus-minus rating
    • Played in NHL All-Star Game (1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2008)
  • As a Blue (9 seasons):
    • 1999-00 Hart Trophy (MVP)
    • 1999-00 Norris Trophy (Top defenseman)
    • Member of 1999-00 President's Trophy team
    • Team Captain 1997-2002
    • 598 games played
    • No. 3 all-time points among defensemen (356)
    • No. 3 all-time goals among defensemen (84)
    • No. 3 all-time assists among defensemen (272) (No. 9 all-time among skaters)
    • No. 6 all-time penalty minutes (931)