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sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Blues' high price for Thomas dims Flyers' deadline hopes

The Blues reportedly want a steep, long-term return for center Robert Thomas, making a Flyers trade unlikely despite the Flyers’ need for a top-line center and his reasonable contract. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets have been fielding inquiries on Charlie Coyle and Mason Marchment but aren’t trading them yet as they push for a playoff spot. Top prospect Ethan Belchetz will miss the rest of the season with a broken left clavicle, which could impact his draft stock. The piece notes Columbus’ strong run under coach Rick Bowness and their proximity to a playoff berth.

via NHL Rumors - ProHockeyRumors.com|

#columbus-blue-jackets #ethan-belchetz #philadelphia-flyers

sports-hockey1 month ago•3 min saved

Panthers Shift to Selling as Deadline Buzz Grows

With the trade deadline looming, the Florida Panthers have pivoted to selling, listing Sergei Bobrovsky (up to a $10M cap hit, potentially $5M with salary retention) and A.J. Greer (a low-cost, physical depth option). Buffalo and St. Louis cooled on a Robert Thomas blockbuster, as the Sabres wouldn’t meet the steep price despite Thomas’ 35 points in 43 games and his eight-year, $65M extension. Colorado is reportedly weighing a Nichushkin move; the winger has 36 points in 51 games and a $6.125M AAV through 2029 with a modified no-trade. Edmonton could still be aiming big, with chatter around Darnell Nurse despite his $9.25M cap hit and no-move clause, though such a deal would be complex. The deadline market continues to heat up.

via The Hockey Writers|

#darnell-nurse #florida-panthers #nhl-rumors

sports1 month ago•12 min saved

Sabres Heat Up Bid for Blues' Robert Thomas as Trade Talks Intensify

Insider reports say Buffalo Sabres and St. Louis Blues are heating up talks for Robert Thomas, with Buffalo viewed as the frontrunner in a deal that could include multiple first-round picks; Thomas has a full no-trade clause and would need Blues’ approval, while his production has slipped this season as the Blues navigate a downturn.

via NHL Trade Rumors|

#buffalo-sabres #nhl-trade-rumors #no-trade-clause

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Buffalo Sabres Target Robert Thomas in High-Stakes Trade Speculation

The Buffalo Sabres are rumored to be nearing a blockbuster deal to acquire Robert Thomas from the St. Louis Blues, per HockeyBuzz insider Eklund. The reported package would likely include future first-round draft picks, blue-chip prospects, and cost-controlled roster players; Thomas has a full no-trade clause and would need to waive it. Nothing is confirmed by the league, so this should be treated as speculation.

via HockeyBuzz.com|

#buffalo-sabres #eklund #hockeybuzz

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Sabres Press Into Robert Thomas Trade Talks as Deadline Looms

Buffalo Sabres are a late but aggressive entrant in talks to acquire St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas, reportedly offering multiple first-round picks. Thomas, 26, has 12 goals and 35 points in 42 games and remains a top deadline asset; he also carries a full no-trade clause that Blues haven’t asked him to waive yet. The Blues are weighing several offers as they retool, with Thomas’s future depending on whether he’s willing to approve a move to Buffalo or another suitor.

via Pro Hockey Rumors|

#buffalo-sabres #nhl-trade-deadline #no-trade-clause

sports1 month ago•12 min saved

Bruins or Mammoth in Pursuit: Blues Star Thomas Generates Deadline Buzz

St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas is drawing strong deadline interest, with Boston Bruins and Utah Mammoth as heavy favorites to land him. The Bruins reportedly offer top prospects Matthew Poitras and Dean Letourneau, while Utah would part with one of its top youngsters (Iginla or Beaudoin). The New York Islanders are also mentioned as a potential dark horse. If dealt, the Blues could pivot to additional moves involving other veterans by Friday’s deadline.

via NHL Trade Rumors|

#blues #bruins #nhl

sports1 month ago•12 min saved

Blues Demand Three First-Round Assets for Robert Thomas, No-Move Clause Slows Talks

The St. Louis Blues reportedly want three first-round-style assets to move center Robert Thomas—likely an established young player, a drafted prospect, and a first-round pick—on top of his eight-year, $65 million no-move clause, which means any trade would require his consent. Thomas has 11 goals and 33 points in 42 games this season, but Blues’ big-price, multi-partner ask and the no-move hurdle suggest any deal may not happen before the trade deadline and could come in the summer as the club weighs retool vs. rebuild.

via NHL Trade Rumors|

#nhl-trade-deadline #no-move-clause #robert-thomas

sports2 years ago•9 min saved

"Red Wings Dominate Blues with Balanced Attack and DeBrincat's Double Score"

The St. Louis Blues suffered a 6-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, prompting interim coach Drew Bannister to bench key players Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou in the third period. The Blues' lackluster performance puts them at risk of losing their playoff spot, as they are now tied with the Nashville Predators. The team's inconsistency and defensive lapses were evident throughout the game, leading to a disappointing defeat.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|

#detroit-red-wings #drew-bannister #nhl