Pietrangelo, 29, scored the game-winning goal in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final and became the first Blues player in the franchise's 52-year history to lift the Stanley Cup. Since being selected fourth overall in the 2008 NHL Draft, Pietrangelo has recorded 99 goals and 320 assists (419 points) in his career and has a plus/minus rating of plus-68.
Pietrangelo joins a list of 30 top athletes under the age of 30 that includes NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs, Bobby Wagner of the Seattle Seahawks, NBA Champion Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors and America's next soccer phenomenon, Christian Pulisic.
Since 2011, Forbes has spotlighted the next generation of talent with its yearly lists of 30 industry leaders under the age of 30. This year's sports list was edited by Chris Smith and Dan Kleinman and judged by Skylar Diggins-Smith, Sheila Johnson and Jason Levien.
To view the entire 30 Under 30 Sports List, visit forbes.com.
