Luke Schenn
Luke Schenn | ||||||
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Born |
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan , Canada | November 2, 1989|||||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | |||||
Weight | 229 lb (104 kg; 16 st 5 lb) | |||||
Position | Defence | |||||
Shoots | Right | |||||
NHL team Former teams |
Nashville Predators Toronto Maple Leafs Philadelphia Flyers Los Angeles Kings Arizona Coyotes Anaheim Ducks Vancouver Canucks Tampa Bay Lightning | |||||
National team |
NHL Draft | 5th overall, | ||||
Playing career | 2008–present |
Luke Schenn (born November 2, 1989) is a Canadian professional
Schenn began his professional career in the NHL during the
Schenn is a
Playing career
Minor
Schenn's first
Junior
The Kelowna Rockets arranged for Schenn to join the team during their
Leading up to the
Professional
Early reports from the Maple Leafs training camp in September 2008 indicated Schenn was likely to be returned to his junior club for the 2008–09 season.[2] On October 7, 2008, he signed a contract with the Maple Leafs with a base salary of $850,000 per season and performance bonuses that could raise the value as high as $1.25 million per season.[7][10] After training camp, Schenn was chosen for the team roster at the start of the 2008–09 season,[11] making his NHL debut on October 9 against the Detroit Red Wings.[12] On October 29, Schenn recorded an assist for his first career NHL point against the New Jersey Devils. Later in the season, he scored his first goal against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price.[12] In January 2009, Schenn missed 12 games with a lower-body injury, the only games he missed during his rookie season.[13] Schenn played for the Rookie YoungStars team in the 2008–09 NHL YoungStars Game.[14] On March 14, 2009, he recorded his first multi-point (two assists) game in an 8–6 win against the Calgary Flames.[12] The NHL named Schenn to the 2008–09 All-Rookie Team on June 18, 2009, along with fellow 2008 draftee Drew Doughty. The award acknowledged Schenn's defensive prowess and physical play, as he led all NHL rookies in blocked shots and all rookie defencemen in hits.[15] Schenn finished his first season in the NHL with two goals and 12 assists in 70 games played.[13]
Expectations for Schenn were high heading into the 2009–10 season. During training camp, Toronto Head Coach Ron Wilson named him as one of the team's top four defencemen.[16] However, as the season progressed, Schenn's play was disappointing, and Wilson kept him out of the line-up for a game in October[17] and again for a three-game stretch in December.[16] Towards the end of the season, Schenn and some of his younger teammates improved their play.[18][19] In a game against the Ottawa Senators, Schenn posted his first career two-goal game, helping him finish the season with new career-highs in goals (5) and points (17) in 79 games played.[12]
Schenn had a strong start to the 2010–11 season, playing with veteran Tomáš Kaberle. Prior to a game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Wilson described Schenn's play as "great".[20] When Kaberle was traded to the Boston Bruins in February 2011, Schenn was briefly named an alternate captain in his place,[21] until Colby Armstrong returned to the line-up after an injury.[22] Wilson felt that Schenn had made significant strides in his third NHL season: "He's learned a lot...He's not on the ice for as many goals against any more."[23] At the end of the season, Schenn had tied his career-high for goals with five and set new personal records for assists (17) and total points (22) while playing in all 82 games for the Maple Leafs.[12]
On June 23, 2012, Schenn was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for James van Riemsdyk.[24] With the Flyers, Schenn was given the opportunity to play alongside his younger brother Brayden, saying, "It’s going to be exciting to play with my brother, that's for sure. I can't describe how cool this is."[25] On June 28, 2012, it was announced that Schenn was going to wear number 22 for the Flyers, as his usual number 2 was retired from the team in honour of defenceman Mark Howe.[26]
During the
On November 17, 2018, Schenn was placed on waivers by the Ducks after playing in eight games during the
On July 1, 2019, Schenn agreed as a free agent to a one-year, $700,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he has been a healthy scratch, including being placed on waivers, and being reassigned to Tampa's AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch.[32] He was a member of the 2019-2020 team who won the Stanley Cup. Following their Stanley Cup win, Schenn signed a one-year contract to remain with the Lightning on October 29, 2020.[33]
Following a second successive Stanley Cup with the Lightning in the 2020–21 season, Schenn left Tampa Bay as a free agent and was signed to a two-year, $1.7 million contract to return to previous club, the Vancouver Canucks on July 28, 2021.[34]
During the
As a free agent from the Maple Leafs in the off-season, Schenn was signed to a three-year, $8.25 million contract with the Nashville Predators on July 1, 2023.[36]
International play
Medal record | ||
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Representing Canada | ||
Men's ice hockey | ||
IIHF World Championship | ||
2009 Switzerland | ||
World Junior Championships
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2008 Czech Republic |
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Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament
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2006 Czech Republic |
Schenn's first experience with
In 2007, Hockey Canada assembled a junior team to represent Canada in an eight-game series (the
During the 2007–08 season, Schenn was named to
After his rookie season in the NHL, Schenn was named to the senior Canadian roster for the 2009 IIHF World Championship.[3] He played all nine games for Canada, but did not significant ice time, averaging just under seven minutes per game. In the tournament he recorded just one assist.[40] Canada took home the silver medal after a 2–1 loss to Russia in the gold medal game.[41] Schenn, along with then-Toronto teammates Dion Phaneuf and James Reimer, played for Canada at the 2011 IIHF World Championship.[42] Canada placed fifth in the tournament, with their only loss coming in the quarter-finals against Russia.[43] In seven games, Schenn recorded a single assist.[44]
After the 2012–13 season, Schenn was again selected by Hockey Canada to participate in the 2013 IIHF World Championship alongside Flyers teammates Matt Read, Wayne Simmonds and Flyers captain Claude Giroux. Canada was eliminated by Sweden in the quarter-finals, leaving them without a medal for the second-straight year.[45]
Playing style
Schenn is a defensive defenceman who plays a physical game while attempting to prevent opponents from scoring. Since his rookie season, he has been among the NHL leaders in hits.[46] He believes he is at his best when he is playing a tough game, while staying responsible: "You just want to be physical and play with a bit of an edge, but you don't want to put your team down short-handed."[23] Growing up, Schenn patterned his play after fellow defencemen Chris Pronger and Rob Blake.[2]
Personal life
Schenn was born on November 2, 1989, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. His parents are Jeff and Rita Schenn.
Schenn was a key contributor to the Maple Leafs' efforts to honour Canada's military. During his rookie season, he donated $10,000[48] to start Luke's Troops, a charity which allows Canadian servicemen and women to attend the team's home games as Schenn's guest.[49][50] Fans at the games often recognized the soldiers with applause. "They have served overseas so it's good that the fans show their appreciation," Schenn said.[48] In February 2011, Schenn's contributions to the military were acknowledged when he was recognized during the team's annual Armed Forces night.[49]
In 2023, Schenn was announced as a brand ambassador for Can-i Wellness oral spray supplements. [51]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
Regular season
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Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
2005–06 | Kelowna Rockets | WHL | 60 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 86 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | ||
2006–07 | Kelowna Rockets | WHL | 72 | 2 | 27 | 29 | 139 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2007–08 | Kelowna Rockets | WHL | 57 | 7 | 21 | 28 | 100 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | ||
2008–09 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 70 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2009–10 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 79 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2010–11 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 82 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2011–12 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 79 | 2 | 20 | 22 | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2012–13 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 47 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2013–14 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 79 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 58 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
2014–15 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 58 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2015–16 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 29 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2015–16 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 43 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 52 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | ||
2016–17 | Arizona Coyotes | NHL | 78 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 85 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2017–18 | Arizona Coyotes | NHL | 64 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2018–19 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2018–19 | San Diego Gulls | AHL | 22 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2018–19 | Utica Comets | AHL | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2018–19 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 18 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2019–20 | Syracuse Crunch | AHL | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2019–20 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 25 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | ||
2020–21 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 38 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 51 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | ||
2021–22 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 66 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2022–23 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 55 | 3 | 18 | 21 | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2022–23 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | ||
NHL totals | 933 | 42 | 149 | 191 | 764 | 42 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 33 |
Statistics source[12]
International
Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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2006 | Canada Western | U17 | 7th | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | |
2006 | Canada | IH18
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4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
2007 | Canada | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
2007 | Canada | WJC18 | 4th | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | |
2008
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Canada | WJC
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5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
2009 | Canada | WC | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
2011 | Canada | WC | 5th | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
2012 | Canada | WC | 5th | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | |
2013 | Canada | WC | 5th | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27 | |
Junior totals | 28 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 48 | ||||
Senior totals | 31 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 52 |
Statistics source[3]
Awards and honours
Award | Year | |
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WHL | ||
Kelowna Rockets Rookie of the Year | 2006 | [6] |
West Second Team All-Star | 2008 | [8] |
NHL | ||
All-Rookie Team | 2009 | [15] |
Stanley Cup champion | 2020, 2021 | [52][53] |
Vancouver Canucks | ||
Fred J. Hume Award | 2022 |
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External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database