Blues’ Robert Thomas Has Minor Leg Procedure, Targeted for Post‑Olympic Return

Overview

• St. Louis announced Saturday that Robert Thomas underwent a minor leg procedure and is expected to return after the NHL’s Olympic break.
• The 26-year-old has not played since a lower-body injury on January 10 against Vegas and leads the team with 11 goals and 33 points in 42 games.
• Daily Faceoff reported his earliest potential game back could be February 26 versus Seattle if he is cleared to play.
• Recent reporting has noted trade speculation around Thomas, with his recovery timeline potentially damping interest ahead of the March 6 deadline.
• Elsewhere in the West, Seattle’s Berkly Catton will miss the next three games with an upper-body injury, Colorado’s Martin Nečas is day-to-day with a lower-body issue, and Nashville’s Nick Blankenburg missed a game due to illness.