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The difference in first-line centers between a Stanley Cup champion and the Blues just became crystal clear

When the St. Louis Blues wrapped up their most recent game on October 24, there was a key thing that happened as the final buzzer blew. They got to see what a Stanley Cup-winning team looked like for 60 minutes, and one that was built very similarly to their own.

NHL News / Bleedin' Blue / October 24

3 X-Factors for the Blues as they host the Stanley cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes

The St. Louis Blues are on a hot streak on home ice, but their toughest test is about to enter the Entrerprise Center. The Carolina Hurricanes, who are

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 22

Robert Thomas climbs even higher on the Blues franchise leaderboard for assists

The St. Louis Blues hosted the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night, and it was an electrifying game. Against a Mitch Marner-less opponent, the Blues lit up the score-sheet with six goals in a 6-2 victory.

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St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 19

This forward is off to the hottest start to a season in his career, and the Blues can cash in

Over the course of St. Louis Blues center Pius Suter's career, October has not been too kind to him. That sounds awfully familiar to that of the captain, Robert Thomas, as these opening games have yielded slower results from both the top of the center pipeline, to the bottom.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

Blues Captain Thomas Off to a Slow Start, and Trade Questions Surfacing

Seven games into the season, the St. Louis Blues are facing an uncomfortable problem: their captain hasn’t produced the way the team expected. Robert Thomas is off to a slower start, and that’s an issue given he’s their best player and the Blues put a lot of faith in him when they decided not to trade him last season.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 17

Robert Thomas might have just gotten the much-needed kickstart for his 2026-27 season

The St. Louis Blues narrowly staged a late-game comeback against the Minnesota Wild on October 15, losing 5-4. A lot went down in that game, but there

NHL News / Bleedin' Blue / October 15

Robert Thomas and two other X-factors face Wild

The St. Louis Blues broke their usual stigma of having slow starts to road trips with a destructive 7-2 win over Ottawa the other night. Now, they travel

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 10

The Blues cannot afford for Robert Thomas to have a slump season

The St. Louis Blues have started the 2026-27 season with a mediocre 1-2-1 record, second to last in the Central Division ahead of only the lowly Chicago Blackhawks (who the Blues lost to the other day).

NHL News / Bleedin' Blue / October 6

Thomas has the best chance for an offensive explosion against the Bedard-less Blackhawks

The St. Louis Blues are set to do battle against the Chicago Blackhawks for the first time this season on Tuesday night. This is going to be a great matchup, as the Blues are still settling into the season with their third game of 2026-27, and the Blackhawks are still winless.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 5

Robert Thomas enters new territory as Blues captain

St. Louis Blues captain Robert Thomas has entered a new territory. The Blues are in a position to really make a charge into a new era, one that could lead back to a Stanley Cup.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 16

Robert Thomas is right about the NHL’s dead space

Robert Thomas did not ask for a bigger net or an unending power play. He said he would like for the NHL to stop drawing a box behind the net. In ESPN’s preseason superstar poll, the Blues center said the one rule that he would change would be the trapezoid.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 12

Blues' top line has 3 intriguing statistical races to watch

The 2026-27 season will certainly be an exciting one for St. Louis Blues fans. The hope of seeing the club get back into the postseason and cause some serious damage is encouraging enough.

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St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 7

Robert Thomas' first season as captain can be called a success if these three things happen

The St. Louis Blues named their 25th captain in franchise history, and it is Robert Thomas. He now leads the charge with four alternates under him to make up a pretty solid leadership group for the rest of the team to follow.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 4

The blueprint behind naming Robert Thomas the next captain

The decision to name Robert Thomas as the 25th captain in Blues history wasn't decided in a summer boardroom. The decision stemmed from a flat, uninspired intermission at the Enterprise Center late in the 2025-26 season.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / September 3

New Blues’ Captain Robert Thomas Has a Chance at a 90-Point Season

Robert Thomas, the newly named captain of the St. Louis Blues, enters the 2026-27 season at 27 years old and firmly established as one of the most important players on the St.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 2

St. Louis Blues Announce New Leadership Group

The St. Louis Blues didn’t wait too long to name its next captain. According to a team announcement, the Blues have center Robert Thomas captain ahead of the 2026-27 season.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / September 2

Blues name Robert Thomas 25th captain in franchise history

One of the top players in the game is going to lead his team onto the ice this season. On Wednesday, the St. Louis Blues announced that the team has named

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

St. Louis Blues Name Robert Thomas Captain

The St. Louis Blues announced on Wednesday afternoon that forward Robert Thomas has been named the new captain of the team. Thomas, entering his ninth season, will be the 25th captain in franchise history.

St. Louis Blues News / The Lead / August 3

Robert Thomas Should Be Clear Captain Choice for Blues

There are currently 10 vacant captain positions across the NHL. One team, the St. Louis Blues, may not be in a rush to name one. In a recent episode of the “Cam and Strick Podcast,” insider Andy Strickland said the St.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 3

NHL Rumors: Thomas Trade, Red Wings GM, and No-Trade Loophole

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, an NHL-confirmed contract grey area could reshape how no-move clauses are negotiated. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues and Robert Thomas have smoothed over potential tension.

St. Louis Blues News / Dose.ca / July 29

We now know why Robert Thomas never left St. Louis

A few months—or even a few weeks—ago, Robert Thomas's name came up frequently in trade rumors. Then, overnight, the talk died down. Jeremy Rutheford, a columnist covering the Blues, spoke with Thomas himself, and we now have a better understanding of why Thomas didn't leave St.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL Trade Talk / June 6

Is He Really Untouchable? Fans Aren’t Buying the New Robert Thomas Trade Narrative

According to Andy Strickland, “Robert Thomas trade rumors can be put to rest. The #stlblues are not looking to move their #1 center. Expect Thomas to be

St. Louis Blues News / The Sick Podcast / June 1

Murphys Hockey Law: Habs Interest In Thomas; Carle Still Very Happy In Denver

Here’s the latest Murphy’s Hockey Law presented by TCS Customs and Logistics: Will The Canadiens Pursue Robert Thomas Again? In their five-game Eastern Conference Final win over the Montreal Canadiens, the Carolina Hurricanes reminded the Canadiens that they still desperately need a No.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26

Blues’ Robert Thomas Out Day-To-Day

After a few days to assess the injury, top St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas will indeed be forced to miss games with a day-to-day, upper-body injury sustained in Tuesday’s win over the Washington Capitals per NHL.com’s Lou Korac.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 11

Insider Lists Bruins, Canadiens Among Offseason Landing Spots for Robert Thomas

Robert Thomas was the unquestioned best available player at this year’s NHL trade deadline, yet like most of the big names with term remaining on their contracts, the star center stayed put—pushing these conversations to the summer.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / March 10

Robert Thomas calls NHL trade-deadline week 'crazier' than he thought it would be

There’s probably nothing quite like being a professional athlete that is the subject of trade rumors leading up to a trade deadline.

Robert Thomas committed to long-term future with Blues

Robert Thomas was never asked by Blues to waive no-trade clause

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St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / March 9

Robert Thomas was never asked by Blues to waive no-trade clause

Robert Thomas was considered to be one of, if not the top player to get at the trade deadline, and while there was certainly some interest in his services, particularly from the Buffalo Sabres, no trade was made for the St.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL Rumors / March 4

NHL Rumors: The Latest on Robert Thomas

TSN: The St. Louis Blues are listening on all their core players, but Robert Thomas is at the top of the list as he’s a No. 1 center, and the price remains ‘astronomical for Thomas, according to Pierre LeBrun.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 25

Blues' Robert Thomas to take personal leave of absence

The St. Louis Blues will be without their leading scorer and top center as they return from the Olympic break.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 9

Canadiens Are Not Going to Trade for Robert Thomas

It’s that time of year when trade rumours start flying. This season, Robert Thomas has been increasingly linked to the Montreal Canadiens. On the surface, it makes sense.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15

Blues Place Robert Thomas On Injured Reserve

The St. Louis Blues are losing their highest-scoring player for the next few weeks. The Blues announced that they’ve placed forward Robert Thomas on the injured reserve with a lower-body injury and that he would be re-evaluated in two weeks.