Robert Thomas - Time for his thread.

[BKarchitect]

Hey - Suzuki got one so it’s time to shed light on the other 25 year-old center who has arrived as a full-blown superstar and top 10 type center in this league. Like Suzuki, he’s locked up into a ridiculous contract.

4 assists through less than 2 periods tonight against the Avs in a huge game.

Since February 1st he has 39 points in 26 games as he drives the Blues resurgence. That’s top 5 production in the NHL, up there with Kucherov, Drai, MacK and Crosby.

He’s at 75 points in 66 games (and counting) with a +18. He plays 20+ minutes a night. He’s a 55% face-off man and is one of the top penalty killers on the team. His playmaking and play driving is unreal. Absolutely a superstar playmaker. Like Suzuki he is the engine, the sun, the moon - of his team’s offense.

Any list that doesn’t have him in the top 10 or higher of NHL centers at this point is simply behind the curve. Stud.

 

[SannywithoutCompy]

Give him the hart, make it real or else forget about it

 

[K Fleur]

I like this pump up thread. Gotta help him he’s bent.

 

[shaner8989]

Thomas is awesome. Bolduc another one in St. Louis. The Blues are good

 

[Linkens Mastery]

I like this pump up thread. Gotta help him he’s bent.

Smooth

 

[Fledgemyhedge]

I like the comparison. The Suzuki of the west

 

[rielledup]

Big fan of Thomas right now since I have him on my fantasy team and he's been in fire the last month.

I guess "superstar" is subjective and everyone has their own standards but I'd have him in the "star" category until he can put up 100 points in a season.

 

[JediOrderPizza]

Can't push him around.

 

[le_sean]

Another player, like Suzuki, that is head and shoulders above Cirelli and Jarvis. Should have been at the Four Nations and he needs serious consideration for the next Olympics.

 

[bud12]

Yup, Thomas a beast!!!

 

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

He’s a real Tubthumping, Come on Eileen indeed!

 

[BKarchitect]

Never mind. His 5th point tonight was a goal with no goalie in net. Empty net merchant…

…then again, the Avs scored a goal after that, that would’ve otherwise been a tying goal.

That’s a pretty vital empty net score!

 

[HisIceness]

He says it's cold outside so I handed him his raincoat

 

[HabsTown]

I like Robby T! He was my darkhorse for a bottom 6 role in the Olympics.

Him and Suzuki should definitely be on the squad.

 

[BKarchitect]

Big fan of Thomas right now since I have him on my fantasy team and he's been in fire the last month.

I guess "superstar" is subjective and everyone has their own standards but I'd have him in the "star" category until he can put up 100 points in a season.

Fair - but by any statistical measure he has absolutely been a superstar the last couple of months. And it’s not like it came out of nowhere - he’s always been a sublime talent. The real beauty is his all-around contributions though and how he performs while carrying the 200’ and PK load he has. It gives me confidence that while being a top 5 scorer in the entire league may not be his true level (although I think top 5 playmaker might be), being simply one of the best centers in the game and a true franchise level pivot, is.

 

[Ghost of Murph]

Thomas is definitely in need of more attention. Glad to see him getting some love. He's as steady as they come and has become one of the best all-around players in the NHL. What Thomas and the Blues in general have been doing is very impressive

 

[Wats]

He's a beast, it's who I hoped Suzuki would get to as a level.

 

[A1LeafNation]

I like the chemistry Snugg and Thomas have in their recent time together.

 

[SenzZen]

Hey! It’s 3am somewhere!

 

[Andrei79]

He's a stud. He's been one for years now. He needs to be on Team Canada in the Olympics.

 

[DJN21]

He's better than Suzuki so this was warranted.

 

[Mike Liut]

I like the chemistry Snugg and Thomas have in their recent time together.

Imagine Thomas with a true sniper?

 

[admiralcadillac]

Him, Scheifele and Suzuki should’ve been on the national team.

 

[ORRFForever]

Should have been at the Four Nations and he needs serious consideration for the next Olympics.

His stock has been tainted by something outside of his control.

I love the kid. He needs more love from Hockey Canada - they also need to clear kids (like Thomas) NOT involved in the ugliness.

 

[Cursed Lemon]

People have been taking him for granted