Timothy `` T. J. '' Oshie , Jr. ( born December 23 , 1986 in Mt. Vernon , Washington ) is a professional American ice hockey left winger and center that currently plays for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League ( NHL ) . Timothy `` T. J. '' Oshie , Jr. ( born December 23 , 1986 ) is an American professional ice hockey center currently playing for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League ( NHL ) .