"On Sportsnet's Saturday Headlines, Elliotte Friedman reported that there is a decent chance that Thomas will be moved by the deadline. There have been lots of teams interested in his services, and the Mammoth have entered the conversation. Any time a centre is available, especially this season, there are quite a few teams linked."
"The Montreal Canadiens are still in the market for a second-line centre, and Thomas would be an excellent fit for them. With their current cap constraints and number of bodies in the forward group, Patrik Laine would likely have to go. Montreal has more than enough assets to facilitate a deal for Thomas; it would be more of a matter of whether they think he is the right player for them and worth the ask."
"The Mammoth have two good top-six centres with Logan Cooley and Nick Schmaltz, though Friedman reported on 32 Thoughts that he is likely to test free agency this offseason. Schmaltz could be a part of the return, or moved for other assets to bring in Thomas."
The 2026 NHL trade deadline approaches with significant player movement expected. St. Louis Blues centre Robert Thomas is likely to be traded, attracting interest from multiple teams including Utah Mammoth, Montreal Canadiens, and Boston Bruins. Utah has two quality centres in Logan Cooley and Nick Schmaltz, though Schmaltz may test free agency. Montreal views Thomas as an excellent second-line centre fit but faces cap constraints that could require moving Patrik Laine. Boston Bruins actively pursue top-six centre upgrades. The buyer's market remains strong as teams balance selling assets and acquiring impact players to strengthen their rosters.
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