Robert Thomas has notched his 55th assist and 76th point of the 2024-2025 season, positioning the St. Louis Blues forward as a rising force in the NHL. With the regular season still unfolding, his standout, team-leading performance has the young 25 year old pegged to be a player poised to leave a lasting mark on the franchise and the league for years to come. With each game, Thomas strengthens his case as one of the NHL’s elite talents, blending exceptional production with a growing influence on the Blues’ success. The question continues to be asked though: Is Robert Thomas a Superstar in the NHL?
Thomas’s statistical output this year is remarkable. His 55 assists rank him among the top-15 league’s playmaking charts, while his 76 points have him well above a point-per-game pace. His 1.13 points per game pace this season leave him at a career-high 93 point pace over a full 82 game season, would he have been healthy all season long. His vision and puck-handling skills, honed since his days as a 2017 first-round pick, have evolved into a dynamic offensive force that drives the Blues’ attack.
Robert Thomas has assisted on both @StLouisBlues goals to this point as his team holds a one-goal lead in the third period and continues its search of a ninth straight win.
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) March 29, 2025
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Beyond raw production, Thomas’s impact on special teams only increases his value. On the power play, he logs significant ice time—averaging around 2:25 per game, serving as a the primary conductor on the top power play unit.
Meanwhile, his role on the second penalty-killing unit, though less extensive at roughly 1:00 to 1:30 per game, continues to highlight his two-way reliability and value to the team. Coaches trust him to disrupt opponents’ setups, and lead the teams top power play unit, a true testament to his hockey IQ and work ethic—qualities that separate stars from superstars.
What defines NHL superstardom, however, extends beyond numbers. It encompasses game-changing presence, leadership, and recognition. As an alternate captain, Thomas anchors the Blues’ top line, elevating linemates like Jordan Kyrou and Pavel Buchnevich. Despite not receiving a 2024 Four Nations nod, Thomas remains somewhat under the radar compared to icons like Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel, or Sidney Crosby, but well within the conversation of being a star in the NHL. Playing in a mid-sized market and lacking major individual awards, he hasn’t yet achieved household-name status.
That could soon change. At 25, he’s entering his prime, blending elite skill with the intangibles that define greatness. For the Blues and their fans, Robert Thomas isn’t just nearing superstardom—he’s on the brink of redefining it in St. Louis.
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