Robert Thomas Takes over as Captain in the Blues' Latest Change in Leadership
Robert Thomas takes over as the 25th captain in franchise history as St. Louis turns to a younger leadership group after a down season.
- On Wednesday, the St. Louis Blues named forward Robert Thomas the 25th captain in franchise history. At 27 years old, Thomas has been with the team for eight seasons, including their 2019 Stanley Cup championship run.
- The franchise secured Thomas long-term with a five-year contract worth an $8.125 million salary cap hit. Despite trade rumors last March when Minnesota Wild made an offer, Thomas remains a cornerstone of the Blues' rebuild.
- Colton Parayko, Philip Broberg, Jake Neighbours, and Dylan Holloway were named assistant captains alongside Thomas. Parayko, entering his 12th season in St. Louis, anchors the veteran presence within this new leadership group.
- Thomas said the "new and younger core will help improve this team." The Blues aim to bounce back in 2026/27 after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third time in four years.
- During the offseason, Thomas consulted with general manager Alexander Steen about the team's direction. Following significant 2026 trade deadline moves, the organization hopes this leadership structure guides the Blues back to contention.
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