Troy Brouwer is his own man.

The veteran forward was traded by the Washington Capitals to the St. Louis Blues in early July for fan favorite T.J. Oshie, a player Brouwer has no intention of trying to replace.

"I’m not going to try and be Oshie," Brouwer told Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "He’s got his following. He’s one great player and he deserves every jersey that’s out there in the stands. But sometimes you just have to move on, and I’m hoping that I can be an exciting player for the fans to cheer for as well."

Whereas Oshie had the ability to hit the highlight reel on any given night, Brouwer brings a quietly effective game to the table.

"I kind of quietly go about my business," he said. "I like to play a tough game, a physical game. I fight when I have to. I try to be up in the league lead in hits every year. I try to be around the net as much as possible. I’ve got some scoring ability and some decent hands for a bigger guy.

"But I try to keep it simple," he continued. "I’m not going to be the guy that’s trying to (skate around several opponents) at the (goal) line. I’ll leave that to (Vladimir) Tarasenko and the skill guys. But I feel like I’m a very good complementing player."

Brouwer also boasts a degree of winning experience, having lifted the Stanley Cup as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010. It's a level of success that's eluded the Blues, prompting the roster shake-up that brought him to town.

The 29-year-old is coming off back-to-back career-high 43-point seasons, with a personal best 25 goals in 2013-14.