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.

Center, 27-year-old, named as 25th captain in franchise history to replace Brayden Schenn

Center, 27-year-old, named as 25th captain in franchise history to replace Brayden Schenn

Last season, the St. Louis Blues struggled substantially, and as a result, at the trade deadline the team were very active, parting ways with key veterans like Justin Faulk and captain Brayden Schenn. Not only that, but there were changes made behind the bench and in the front office in the past few years, and […] The post St. Louis Blues Make Huge Decision on New Captain appeared first on HEAVY.

The St. Louis Blues have been without a captain since March 6, 2026. That is when the Blues traded Brayden Schenn to the New York Islanders. This led to a vacancy at the captain spot for the Blues. Now, the Blues have decided who will be wearing the “C” on their jersey next season, according to a release by the team. Robert Thomas will be the new […] The post Blues news: Robert Thomas gets huge St. Louis honor ahead of 9th season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After parting ways with Brayden Schenn at the NHL Trade Deadline last season, the St. Louis Blues have named Robert Thomas as the 25th captain in franchise history.

Forward replaces Brayden Schenn, who was traded to Islanders late last season; Parayko, Neighbours, Broberg, Holloway named as alternates

St. Louis Blues star Robert Thomas was snubbed from the NHL Network in their latest rankings of the top 20 centers.

The St. Louis Blues' have not been good enough to contend, but not bad enough to tank. Is there anything they can do to get back on the right track in 2026-27, and make the playoffs for just the second time in five years?