"If the St. Louis Blues are going to move Robert Thomas, it won't come cheap. According to Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts podcast, the Blues have drawn a very clear line when it comes to trade discussions involving the 26-year-old forward. There are essentially two paths to getting a deal done: either an overwhelming package that's impossible to refuse, or a younger, elite top-six forward in return."
"But again, yeah, I feel great. I like how we play - it's always fun to win. I think we have a great team. If we stay at the same level, we have a chance to win every game. I don't know, it's hard to say, but I hope you see. I mean, it's not easy, but I try to do my best because I know I want to play one more year. I want to show I'm still a good player."
The St. Louis Blues have set strict conditions for any trade involving Robert Thomas, requiring either an overwhelming, franchise-altering package or a younger, elite top-six forward in the 22–24 age range. The team likens the ideal return to trading in a leased car for a younger model and will not accept less. Evgeni Malkin has expressed his desire to keep playing, stating he feels great, recently produced multi-point games, and wants to play at least one more season to prove he remains an impact player. The Edmonton Oilers face a complex forward market, while long-term futures for Kiefer Sherwood and Artemi Panarin remain topics of speculation.
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