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.