C Robert Thomas - Hamilton Bulldogs, OHL (2017, 20th, STL)

[Dbrownss]

Still surprised he doesn't get more fanfare, dude is gonna be a good one.

20th OA, North American, and not drafted by a Canadian team.

 

[Larry44]

Great effort again today for Hamilton. Thomas is really good with the puck, very tenacious. Playoff MVP. Enough said.

 

[BlueDream]

We are certainly excited about him.

He’s basically being penciled into the 3rd line next season already. The other rookies will be fighting for a spot or 2 but I think Thomas is virtually a lock at this rate.

 

[Bobby Orrtuzzo]

We are certainly excited about him.

He’s basically being penciled into the 3rd line next season already. The other rookies will be fighting for a spot or 2 but I think Thomas is virtually a lock at this rate.

On that Fabbri path

 

[DatDude44]

We are certainly excited about him.

He’s basically being penciled into the 3rd line next season already. The other rookies will be fighting for a spot or 2 but I think Thomas is virtually a lock at this rate.

Unless we get JT or Stastny I think he’s penciled in as the 2C lol

 

[Halakitlikethat]

Awesome pick by the blues

 

[TheGoldenGod]

This kid is so good and completely flying under the radar. I love it.

He can truly dominate a game without scratching the stat sheet. So smart. So good away from the puck.

2 great games for him the past couple nights. There's no doubt in my mind, he'll be an impact player starting day 1 in the NHL.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

This kid is so good and completely flying under the radar. I love it.

He can truly dominate a game without scratching the stat sheet. So smart. So good away from the puck.

2 great games for him the past couple nights. There's no doubt in my mind, he'll be an impact player starting day 1 in the NHL.

How is that possible.. Stats are pretty much everything when it comes to determining how good a player is amirite?

 

[Dbrownss]

This kid is so good and completely flying under the radar. I love it.

He can truly dominate a game without scratching the stat sheet. So smart. So good away from the puck.

2 great games for him the past couple nights. There's no doubt in my mind, he'll be an impact player starting day 1 in the NHL.

All hail Robert Thomas

 

[stl76]

How is that possible.. Stats are pretty much everything when it comes to determining how good a player is amirite?

I realize you're being sarcastic, but in Thomas' case, his stats are pretty great as well.

 

[DatDude44]

God I can’t wait for Thomas to play with someone who thinks somewhat similiar LT. He could have 4 assists every game this playoff but he almost catches his linemates by surprise when he feeds them lmao

 

[Dbrownss]

I realize you're being sarcastic, but in Thomas' case, his stats are pretty great as well.

I dont think he was being snarky about that. Least I didnt take it that way

 

[Bobby Orrtuzzo]

Thomas so far under the radar his junior team in the title hasn’t been updated

 

[ObscureAlien]

Thomas so far under the radar his junior team in the title hasn’t been updated

sometimes mods do it I think, but I just figured out how to update it so Blues/neutral fans don't get confused Glad to see him progress like he has. His trajectory has been steep thus far, I can't wait to see how he looks next year with the big club

 

[Bobby Orrtuzzo]

sometimes mods do it I think, but I just figured out how to update it so Blues/neutral fans don't get confused Glad to see him progress like he has. His trajectory has been steep thus far, I can't wait to see how he looks next year with the big club

Yeah I’m just messin around with the title lol. But like you mentioned, we’re hoping he sticks around with the big club so the junior team in the title isn’t even an issue

 

[Larry44]

Yeah I’m just messin around with the title lol. But like you mentioned, we’re hoping he sticks around with the big club so the junior team in the title isn’t even an issue

As a Bulldogs fan, I'm sure Thomas is done with Jr. Whether he'll make the Blues next year or need a year (or part) in the minors will be determined by depth, not his readiness. He should be good enough to play next year. Had a great season. Could not get anything done last night, but I forgive him that; he gave it everything he had.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

As a Bulldogs fan, I'm sure Thomas is done with Jr. Whether he'll make the Blues next year or need a year (or part) in the minors will be determined by depth, not his readiness. He should be good enough to play next year. Had a great season. Could not get anything done last night, but I forgive him that; he gave it everything he had.

cant play in the minors next year.. its STL or back to junior

 

[boredmale]

cant play in the minors next year.. its STL or back to junior

Looks like he has to go back to junior. The fact London traded him tells me they think he might have a shot of going to St Louis next year

 

[Larry44]

cant play in the minors next year.. its STL or back to junior

Yeah, didn't check his age. Well, he better make the Blues because he doesn't really have much left to learn in Jr.

 

[The Note in MI]

A year in junior for Robbie isn’t going to gain him anything. Even if the Blues manage some serious offseason moves he needs to be third line Center or RW and get some experience, maybe play 70% of the games if he isn’t quite ready.

It’s imperative he keep on an upwards trend in his development if he’s going to be our 1/2C of the future.

 

[Guy Gadowsky]

Robert Thomas right now

 

[Elias Pettersson]

Who's better between him and frost?

 

[stl76]

Who's better between him and frost?

Thomas by a mile. Frost has excellent stats, but if you watched any of the Hamilton vs SSM series, it was obvious that Thomas is very far ahead of Frost. Maybe Frost can catch up, but right now Thomas is a much more impactful player.

 

[Rebels57]

Who's better between him and frost?

That's a good question. They are verrry close.

 

[Rebels57]

Thomas by a mile. Frost has excellent stats, but if you watched any of the Hamilton vs SSM series, it was obvious that Thomas is very far ahead of Frost. Maybe Frost can catch up, but right now Thomas is a much more impactful player.

Lol no bias at all coming through there right?

Frost had a phenomenal year. There's a reason he was runner-up for OHL Player of the Year to the 1 year older Jordan Kyrou The entire SSM team hit the wall in that series so to compare 2 prospects based off of one series is total bullshit.