The St. Louis Blues could trade Robert Thomas before Friday's NHL trade deadline. With St. Louis out of the playoff race, Thomas is in trade talks, and the possibility of him playing in a new city is increasing. The 26-year-old center may be the best NHL player to be traded this week.
Below, we consider the five best landing spots for Thomas if the Blues trade him for a big deal!
colorado avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche will be a surprising destination, but the fit will be fantastic. Colorado could use an upgrade at center behind Nathan MacKinnon and Brock Nelson, and Thomas would give the team a fearsome third line. It will be a complicated deal in financial matters, but it will be worth it.
detroit red wings
The Detroit Red Wings are one of the few teams that has the assets and need for Thomas. Detroit could use two first-round picks with Nate Danielson or Marco Casper. The St. Louis center would immediately become one of Detroit's core players, and solidify the organization's push for the Stanley Cup playoffs.
boston bruins
The Boston Bruins could use some more help at center as their push for the Stanley Cup playoffs continues in March. After trading Brad Marchand last season, acquiring Thomas would be a great way to get rid of trade deadline troubles. St. Louis is demanding a major deal and Boston should be able to meet their wishes.
utah mammoth
Utah mammoths are on the hunt. Utah needs another top-six center long-term and, like Detroit, it has the financial and asset flexibility to make a deal with St. Louis. Thomas would be a perfect fit with Mammoth and a long-term partnership would be desirable for both parties.
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are not officially out of playoff contention, but their chances are getting worse week by week. By acquiring Thomas, Toronto will find itself poised to make a massive move while improving its positioning for the 2026-27 NHL season. The Maple Leafs are more likely to be sellers, but don't miss the opportunity for a long-term key player.
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