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Sabres' Robert Thomas trade rumor could change Stanley Cup ambitions originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The latest NHL trade rumor suggests this: The Buffalo Sabres are going for it.
They're chasing after Robert Thomas, the star center from the St. Louis Blues.
TSN's Darren Dreger posted this on X on Tuesday afternoon:
"Keep an eye on the Buffalo Sabres. Sources say talks between Buffalo and St Louis involving Robert Thomas are heating up."
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That would be a game-changing deal for the Sabres.
They haven't played in the postseason in any of the last 14 seasons. Getting Thomas would make them into a true Stanley Cup contender.
It's already been a magical year for Buffalo, but Thomas would be a whole new level. He's a first-line center, at least as far as the level of player he is.
Thomas would also be an acquisition for the long term. He's got five years left on his contract after this one.
It wouldn't be cheap for the Sabres to get Thomas, but it would be exciting, and very potentially worth it.
This season, Thomas has 12 goals and 23 assists in 45 games.
He's 26 years old, and last year in just 70 games, he had 21 goals and 60 assists. He's a great playmaker for his teammates.
The other Sabres forwards would greatly enjoy the chance to play with Thomas, because he's such a good distributor.
This season for the Blues has been a nightmare, and pretty much no one in St. Louis is playing to their potential.
With the Sabres, though, Thomas could excel once again.
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