Blues name Robert Thomas as the 25th captain in team history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 6:49 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The St. Louis Blues have appointed center Robert Thomas as the 25th captain in the franchise's history. The announcement comes as the organization solidifies its leadership structure ahead of the upcoming season. Thomas takes on the captaincy following a period of uncertainty regarding his future with the team, as his name appeared in several trade rumors throughout the previous season. By designating Thomas as the on-ice leader, the Blues front office signals a long-term commitment to the center. This move provides stability for the roster as the club prepares for its next competitive campaign.
- •Robert Thomas is the 25th captain in St. Louis Blues history.
- •The team confirmed the appointment on September 2, 2026.
- •Thomas was the subject of trade rumors during the previous season.
- •He serves as the primary center for the club.
- 7:44 PMYahoo Sports — Robert Thomas takes over as captain in the Blues' latest change in leadership
- 7:44 PMESPN NHL — Blues tab Thomas as 25th captain in team history
- 6:24 PMSportsnet.ca — Blues name Robert Thomas 25th captain in franchise history - Sportsnet.ca
"Robert Thomas wore the “C” as captain of the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League in 2017-18 and a year later found himself hoisting the Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues. Now he's looking to put that experience to use after being named the Blues' captain in the organization's latest change of leadership. “I definitely learned a lot from the first time,” Thomas said Thursday at a news conference with new general manager Alex Steen, alternate captains Philip Broberg, Dylan Holloway, Jake Neighbours and Colton Parayko, and coach Jim Montgomery.
"The Blues have named center Robert Thomas as the 25th captain in franchise history just months after his name was heavily circulated in trade rumors last season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 7:44 PMRobert Thomas takes over as captain in the Blues' latest change in leadership
Robert Thomas wore the “C” as captain of the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League in 2017-18 and a year later found himself hoisting the Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues. Now he's looking to put that experience to use after being named the Blues' captain in the organization's latest change of leadership. “I definitely learned a lot from the first time,” Thomas said Thursday at a news conference with new general manager Alex Steen, alternate captains Philip Broberg, Dylan Holloway, Jake Neighbours and Colton Parayko, and coach Jim Montgomery.
- ESPN NHLSep 2, 2026, 7:44 PMBlues tab Thomas as 25th captain in team history
The Blues have named center Robert Thomas as the 25th captain in franchise history just months after his name was heavily circulated in trade rumors last season.
- Sportsnet.caSep 2, 2026, 6:24 PMBlues name Robert Thomas 25th captain in franchise history - Sportsnet.ca
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