As the 2025-26 season will soon begin later this month with preseason play and training camp, there was another announcement made on Monday. The fan vote for the class of 2026 Blues Hall of Fame became available.
Take a look at the historic list of Blues icons and legends:
Who should have their name etched into the Blues Hall of Fame next?
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There's still time to cast your vote for the Class of 2026!
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This list is full of all-time greats and prominent figures throughout the franchise's 58-year history. Each of these names makes a valid case for being a part of the special group, but only a select few will be named before the Hall of Fame game on January 13, 2026.
Here are three of the most likely picks for this season's picks.
TJ Oshie
In terms of timing, this might be the winner of this fan vote. TJ Oshie, who split his career between St. Louis and Washington, walked away from the game on June 9.
Despite not being a part of the Stanley Cup-winning team in 2019, he did get to lift the Cup a year later with the Capitals. Oshie spent seven seasons in the 'Lou, with 110 goals and 200 assists for 310 points.
Definitely a worthy vote, and with his recent retirement, it might be the right call.
Adam Oates
Unbelievably, Adam Oates is not been a part of the Blues Hall of Fame yet. He holds a number of records, including most assists in one season with 90 in 1990-91. In just three seasons with the franchise, he played in 195 games, scored 58 goals and added 228 assists for a total of 286 points.
At the height of his career, and alongside Brett Hull, Oates was unstoppable on the ice. There is a good case ot be made for him to be voted in.
Alexander Steen
Another former Blues great that would make perfect sense in terms of timing is Alexander Steen. After all, he is going to be the acting General Manager after the end of the 2025-26 season.
What better way to usher in Doug Armstrong's replacement, then by inducting Steen into the Hall of Fame for the team he played for over 12 years of his NHL career. All eyes are on him to take the reins from Armstrong and continue to build this team into a Stanley Cup contender.