# Robert Thomas named St. Louis Blues captain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/robert-thomas-named-st-louis-blues-captain
> Updated: 2026-09-05T11:44:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The St. Louis Blues have appointed center Robert Thomas as the 25th captain in franchise history for the 2026-27 NHL season. Thomas, a 27-year-old former first-round pick and member of the 2019 Stanley Cup championship team, succeeds former captain Brayden Schenn.

The appointment occurs amid organizational changes, including the naming of Alex Steen as General Manager. Alongside Thomas, the team announced a new leadership group featuring assistant captains Colton Parayko, Philip Broberg, Jake Neighbours, and Dylan Holloway.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Robert Thomas named captain of St. Louis Blues

The St. Louis Blues have named center Robert Thomas as the team's new captain, signaling a new era of leadership for the franchise.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/robert-thomas-named-captain-of-st-louis-blues

### 2026-09-02: St. Louis Blues name Robert Thomas as team captain

The St. Louis Blues have named center Robert Thomas as the 25th captain in franchise history for the 2026-27 season, supported by assistant captains Parayko, Broberg, Neighbours, and Holloway.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/st-louis-blues-name-robert-thomas-as-team-captain

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