As the St. Louis Blues prepare for the 2025-26 NHL season, center Robert Thomas is drawing attention as a potential 100-point player. After a stellar 2024-25 campaign, where he ranked as the NHL’s fourth-best center under head coach Jim Montgomery since November 25, 2024, the 26-year-old is primed for a breakout. With Montgomery’s dynamic system, a healthy top-six forward core, and rookie Jimmy Snuggerud’s addition, Thomas has the tools to reach elite status.
Thomas Has a Strong Foundation Around Him
In 2024-25, Thomas totaled 72 points (20 goals, 52 assists) in 60 games, a pace projecting to 98 points over 82 games. Thriving in Montgomery’s fast-paced system, he joined the likes of Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Nick Suzuki from the Montreal Canadiens among top centers since the November coaching change. His vision and playmaking, make him the Blues’ offensive cornerstone. Setting up linemates like Pavel Buchnevich and Jordan Kyrou, Thomas’s skills align perfectly with Montgomery’s emphasis on speed and creativity.
The Montgomery Effect
Since Montgomery’s arrival, the Blues posted a 35-18-7 record, driven by Thomas’ puck-possession and transition-focused system. Thomas has flourished, anchoring the top line and power-play unit all while logging just under 20 minutes of ice time each night. Montgomery’s strategic deployment and focus on incremental growth have helped elevate Thomas’s production, positioning him for a career-defining season.
Jimmy Snuggerud’s Impact
Rookie Jimmy Snuggerud, a 2022 first-round pick, adds firepower to Thomas’s line. Debuting in April 2025, Snuggerud scored four points in seven games and a playoff goal against Winnipeg. His elite shot and power-play prowess make him a perfect complement to Thomas’s playmaking. Projected for 20-30 goals and 40-50 points, Snuggerud could boost Thomas’s assist totals, mirroring his chemistry with Buchnevich and Kyrou in a potent top-six.
Path to 100 Points
To hit 100 points, Thomas needs to maintain his 1.2 points-per-game pace from 2024-25, which put him on his 98 point pace over 82 games, needing only a slight uptick. With his shot and goal scoring abilities, he could score 30 goals but will likely need to increase his assist marker to around 80. With Snuggerud’s finishing, and adding a hopefully higher functioning power-play, Thomas is a player who St. Louis could see flirt with 100 point campaign.
Challenges Ahead
Injuries, which limited Thomas to 60 games in 2024-25, remain a concern. Regression from veterans like Buchnevich or Brayden Schenn might draw defensive focus to Thomas. However, Montgomery’s system and Thomas’s ability to elevate linemates mitigate these risks.
With Montgomery’s system, Snuggerud’s emergence, and a healthy top-six, Robert Thomas is poised for a 100-point season in 2025-26. His playmaking, vision, and growing scoring touch make him a candidate to join the NHL’s elite. As the Blues chase playoff contention, Thomas’s pursuit of this milestone will be a defining storyline for the coming season.