BREAKING: The Head coach of st Louis blues Jim Montgomery sent a request to the president of the St Louis blues , expressing his desire to bring Robert Thomas on board as an offensive analyst, with the ambition of… See More…

BREAKING: Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery Requests Robert Thomas Join Staff as Offensive Analyst in Visionary Move

St. Louis, MO — July 7, 2025

In a bold and forward-thinking development, St. Louis Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery has officially submitted a request to team president and general manager Doug Armstrong, expressing his desire to bring veteran center Robert Thomas on board as an Offensive Analyst, according to sources close to the organization.

The proposal marks a significant shift in how coaching roles could evolve in the modern NHL — with Montgomery aiming to integrate the hockey IQ and playmaking vision of one of the team’s most respected players into the club’s strategic infrastructure.

While Thomas is still an active member of the Blues’ roster, insiders say the role would be hybrid in nature — allowing Thomas to contribute both on the ice and in a part-time off-ice capacity, working alongside the coaching staff to analyze offensive trends, power-play setups, and opposition tactics.

“Robert sees the game differently. He understands timing, spacing, and puck movement at an elite level,” Montgomery reportedly wrote in his proposal. “Bringing him into our offensive meetings in a formal capacity could help push our attack to another level.”

The Blues, who are looking to return to Stanley Cup contention, have placed a renewed emphasis on creativity and speed in the offensive zone — qualities that Thomas embodies in his play and leadership. The addition of his voice in tactical sessions would provide a unique player-perspective bridge between the locker room and the coaching bench.

Though Thomas has not publicly commented, sources say he is “open to the idea” and appreciates the trust Montgomery is placing in him.

If approved, the move would likely make Thomas one of the first active NHL players to take on an official analyst role within his own team’s staff — setting a precedent that could ripple across the league.

The St. Louis Blues have yet to release an official statement, but the hockey world is watching closely as the franchise continues to innovate.

This story is developing.

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