BREAKING NEWS: St. Louis Blues Star player Robert Thomas now with Edmonton Oilers, also sent a message with a massive Energy to St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery…see more

In a blockbuster move that has shaken up the NHL landscape, Robert Thomas, the longtime centerpiece of the St. Louis Blues, has officially been traded to the Edmonton Oilers in a deal that stunned fans and insiders alike.

But what truly stole the spotlight wasn’t just the trade — it was the message Robert Thomas sent to his former head coach, Jim Montgomery, that is now sending shockwaves through the hockey world.

“Sometimes loyalty gets mistaken for silence,” Thomas said in a cryptic but intense post on social media. “To Coach Montgomery and the Blues organization — I gave everything. All I ever wanted was to be heard. Now it’s time to turn the volume up. Oil Country, I’m coming with fire.”

 A Surprising Exit

Thomas, 26, was expected to be the future of the franchise when he signed his long-term deal and took on a larger leadership role following the departure of previous stars. A fan favorite in St. Louis for his vision, playmaking, and clutch performances, his trade caught many off guard.

Despite a strong personal season — posting 74 points (22 goals, 52 assists) — rumors of internal tension between Thomas and the Blues coaching staff had quietly circulated throughout the 2024–25 campaign.

Now, his departure suggests those tensions may have run deeper than anyone realized.

The Trade Details

The full trade package reportedly includes:

• Robert Thomas to the Edmonton Oilers

• 2025 1st-round pick + top prospect Dylan Holloway + conditional pick to St. Louis

The move bolsters Edmonton’s already star-studded offense and gives Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl another elite weapon as they continue their quest for a Stanley Cup.

Message Sent — Loud and Clear

Thomas’s message to Coach Jim Montgomery wasn’t just emotional — it was strategic, signaling a player who felt unheard, underappreciated, and is now out to prove a point.

Sources close to the team say the rift between Thomas and Montgomery may have stemmed from system disagreements and lack of leadership input in team decisions.

“Robert isn’t the kind of guy to stir the pot publicly,” said a former teammate. “But that message? That was personal.”

 The Blues Respond

The Blues released a short statement following the trade:

“We thank Robert Thomas for his years of service and leadership with the Blues. We wish him nothing but the best in Edmonton.”

Coach Montgomery has yet to address Thomas’s statement directly, but a press conference is scheduled for tomorrow.

 Oil Country Ignites

In Edmonton, the response was immediate and electric. Fans took to social media to celebrate the acquisition, calling it a “power move” and hailing Thomas as the perfect complement to the team’s explosive offense.

“This is the kind of edge we need to bring the Cup back to Canada,” said one Oilers fan. “Let’s go!”

What This Means

• For Edmonton: A loaded top six just got scarier. Expect Thomas to slot in as a versatile top-line center or winger.

• For St. Louis: A major leadership void opens up. Eyes now turn to young talent and front-office answers.

• For the NHL: The Western Conference just got a lot more unpredictable.