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NHL·BREAKING·September 2, 2026 03:52 PM ET

Robert Thomas named captain of the St. Louis Blues

He led the club in scoring in each of the past three seasons.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 21 min read
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What happened: Thomas will lead the Blues into the 2026-27 season after offseason trade speculation. The 27-year-old center enters his ninth season with the club.

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Why it matters: The appointment gives St. Louis a new on-ice leader for the upcoming campaign. Thomas previously used his no-trade clause to block a trade.

By the numbers: Thomas recorded 64 points, including 25 goals and 39 assists, in 64 regular-season games last season.

What to watch: The Blues will introduce their 2026-27 leadership group Thursday. Their season opens Oct. 2.

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