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Thomas Becomes 25th Captain in Blues Franchise History

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St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas was named the 25th captain in franchise history on Wednesday. He had been the subject of trade rumors earlier this year, but the team never asked him to waive his no-trade clause. Thomas will be joined by four assistant captains including Colton Parayko and Philip Broberg.

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Thomas's appointment follows a period of uncertainty where Minnesota's trade interest surfaced. His contract, considered favorable at $8.125 million annually through 2031, made him an attractive asset, yet the Blues never approached him about waiving his no-trade protection. He participated in offseason discussions with new general manager Alexander Steen regarding the franchise's direction.

The 2017 first-round pick debuted in 2018 and contributed to the 2019 Stanley Cup run. He has maintained near point-per-game production recently, including 64 points in

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