Thomas Shrugs Off Blues Trade Buzz

Robert Thomas returns to practice amid swirling trade rumors that have his name linked to teams like the Hurricanes, Sabres, and Flyers, even with his full no-trade clause in effect. The Blues sit near the bottom at 20-28-9, and GM Doug Armstrong demands a king's ransom for the 26-year-old center who owns 33 points in 42 games despite injury woes. Thomas owns the noise like a vet, insisting the team can push through post-break just as they have in past seasons.