Mammoth Eyeing Blues' Robert Thomas in Potential Trade

Utah's recent Weegar acquisition hasn't deterred their pursuit of the star center.

Mar. 5, 2026 at 1:38pm

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The Utah Mammoth, fresh off a trade for defenseman MacKenzie Weegar from the Calgary Flames, are reportedly still in the mix to acquire star center Robert Thomas from the St. Louis Blues before the NHL trade deadline on Friday. Despite the Weegar deal, the Mammoth still have the assets, including top prospects and future draft picks, to potentially land Thomas, who would provide a significant boost to their roster both now and in the long term.

Why it matters

Acquiring a player of Thomas' caliber would be a major coup for the Mammoth as they look to bolster their roster and make a deep playoff run. However, the Blues have been steadfast in their demands for Thomas, who is still under contract for several more seasons, making a deal challenging to complete.

The details

The Mammoth were able to land Weegar without giving up any of their top-5 prospects or future first-round picks, leaving them well-positioned to potentially make a run at Thomas. The Blues have been firm in their valuation of Thomas, with the Buffalo Sabres recently walking away from negotiations after failing to meet the asking price.

  • The NHL trade deadline is set for Friday, March 6, 2026.

The players

Robert Thomas

A star center for the St. Louis Blues, Thomas had 21 goals and 60 assists last season but has seen a dip in production this year.

MacKenzie Weegar

A defenseman recently acquired by the Utah Mammoth from the Calgary Flames.

Pierre LeBrun

A reporter for The Athletic who has been covering the potential Thomas trade.

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What they’re saying

“As good a haul by the Flames for MacKenzie Weegar as it was, two things can both be true at once, it didn't put a dent in Utah's very top assets. The Mammoth didn't trade away any of their top-5 prospects and still have their first-round picks for this year and next. Which is to say, Utah remains well positioned to take another wing at Robert Thomas.”

— Pierre LeBrun, Reporter (The Athletic)

What’s next

The Mammoth will need to continue negotiations with the Blues and determine if they are willing to meet St. Louis' asking price for Thomas before the trade deadline on Friday.

The takeaway

The Mammoth have shown they are willing to be aggressive in the trade market, but acquiring a player of Thomas' caliber will require them to part with significant assets. The team's ability to land Thomas could have major implications on their playoff aspirations this season and beyond.