The 26-year-old center has quietly become one of the most consistent playmakers in the NHL, and this milestone cements his place among the greatest Blues to ever wear the Note. Here’s the updated all-time assists leaderboard as of Thomas’ latest milestone:
1. Bernie Federko – 721 assists
2. Brett Hull – 409 assists
3. Alex Pietrangelo – 341 assists
4. Brian Sutter – 333 assists
5. Al MacInnis / Robert Thomas – 325 assists each
The Franchise’s All-Time Assist Kings
Bernie Federko (721 assists)
The undisputed leader and the heart of the Blues for 13 seasons. Federko was a silky-smooth center who made everyone around him better. His assist total still stands as one of the most untouchable records in franchise history more than three decades after he retired.
Brett Hull (409 assists)
“The Golden Brett” is best remembered for his laser wrist shot and 741 goals, but he was also a world-class passer. Hull’s vision and ability to draw defenders created countless scoring chances for linemates during the high-powered 1990s Blues teams.
Alex Pietrangelo (341 assists)
The modern-era blueprint for a two-way defenseman. Pietrangelo spent 13 seasons as the Blues’ captain and anchor on the blue line, racking up assists with elite outlet passes and power-play quarterbacking before leaving for Vegas in 2020.
Brian Sutter (333 assists)
The ultimate captain and fan favorite. Sutter’s gritty, high-motor style defined Blues hockey in the 1980s. While known more for his physicality and leadership, he still delivered 333 helpers over 12 seasons wearing the C.
Al MacInnis (325 assists)
One of the greatest defensemen of all time and owner of the hardest shot in NHL history. MacInnis spent the first 13 seasons of his Hall of Fame career in St. Louis, where his blistering point shots and elite passing made him a perennial All-Star.
Robert Thomas (325 assists)
Now tied with MacInnis after just seven NHL seasons. Thomas has done it with vision, hockey IQ, and elite playmaking instincts that make him the perfect setup man for the current Blues core.
Why This Milestone Matters for Robert Thomas
At 26 years old, Thomas has already matched a future Hall of Famer who played 13 seasons in St. Louis. He’s done it while playing a responsible two-way game and emerging as a leader on a young, retooling Blues roster. Selected 20th overall in 2017, Thomas has developed into one of the NHL’s most underrated centers and become a player who can control the game with his stickhandling and vision rather than just physicality or scoring punch.
Reaching 325 assists puts Thomas in rare company and signals that his best years are still ahead. If he continues his current pace, he’s on track to challenge even higher spots on the leaderboard in the next few seasons. For a franchise that has produced legends like Federko, Hull, and MacInnis, this moment feels like the passing of the torch to the next generation.
Blues fans have watched Thomas grow from a promising prospect into a core piece of the lineup. His ability to find teammates in tight spaces, especially on the power play and in transition, has made him a fan favorite and a player opposing coaches must game-plan around.