“Is Robert Thomas a Top-Tier Center? NHL Network’s Rankings Reveal the Truth!”
The St. Louis Blues finally have a standout player recognized on NHL Network’s top centers list — and it’s Robert Thomas who earned the spot.
After Jordan Kyrou and Colton Parayko were overlooked for the league’s top wingers and defensemen, Thomas secured the No. 12 position among the top 20 centers. His back-to-back 80-point seasons have certainly paid off.
Thomas ranks just behind New Jersey Devils’ Jack Hughes, while the top 10 remains fiercely competitive.
The full list of the top 20 centers is impressive, boasting:
- 12 Stanley Cups
- 5 Conn Smythe Trophies
- 10 Ted Lindsay Awards
- 8 Hart Trophies
- 8 Art Ross Trophies
- 7 Maurice Richard Trophies
- 3 Selke Trophies
Last season, Thomas scored 81 points in 70 games, tying him for 12th-most points in the league. This marked his second consecutive season surpassing 80 points. Over the past two seasons, his 167 points place him ninth among centers — a list that also includes players traditionally listed as wingers but considered centers by NHL.com.
Looking at the bigger picture, Thomas has totaled 309 points in 297 games over four seasons, ranking him 13th among centers and 25th among all forwards in the league. At 25, he’s on the verge of becoming a true superstar in St. Louis as he heads into his 26th season.
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