Blues-Sabres Trade Talks for Thomas Falter

0:00On this March 4th, here's what's making headlines for the NHL. The St. Louis Blues and Buffalo Sabers held deep-trade talks for Center Robert Thomas, but the deal fell through when Buffalo wouldn't match St. St. St. Louis's steep asking price. The 26-year-old has 35 points in 43 games this season, and the Blues want multiple prospects, a roster player, and a first-round pick in return. Buffalo sits second in the Atlantic Division with a 36-19-6 record and needs center depth for a playoff run. Thomas would fit perfectly as a top six forward, who scores and plays everywhere. Still, the Sabers drew the line at giving up so much of their young core. Meanwhile, St. Louis's dead last in the central, with a 22-29-9 mark in 53 points, making them full sellers and rebuild. Thomas carries an $8.125 million cap hit through the 30-31 season, and they see him as their top trade asset.

1:01After his 86 points last year, according to reports, the Blues aren't budging even after Buffalo walked away, holding firm on their demands. They know they don't need to rush with the deadline nearing. Other teams are still showing interest in Thomas, but it remains to be seen if any contender will pay that high price without hurting their future. Not, St. Louis might keep him and shop him again in the summer. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor. See the episode description. Your pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com