"What he said couldn't be further from the truth": St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas retorts to head coach's jarring statement

St. Louis Blues head coach Craig Berube recently called out his top players following the team's recent loss and the reaction to the same from forward Robert Thomas has caused a stir.

Thomas was quick to defend himself and his teammates, stating that Berube's comments were far from the truth.

"It's obviously frustrating to hear that. I've been a part of this team for a long time. What he said couldn't be further from the truth. I know everyone in that room cares," Thomas said.

He continued:

"You always learn through winning, you learn a lot about what it takes to win and how a team should be in order to succeed. I think you learn even more when you're losing and when you're going through a disaster. I think this is the best time for guys to step up, including myself."

While tensions between coaches and players are not uncommon, it's important for both parties to handle these situations professionally and work towards resolving any issues. However, Coach Berube recently doubled down on his comments and stated that he doesn't regret anything he said during the press conference.

St. Louis Blues' 2022-23 season

The St. Louis Blues' 2022-23 season has been marked by both highs and lows so far. As of February 24, 2023, the team has a record of 26 wins, 28 losses, and 4 overtime losses, earning 56 points, which puts them in 5th place in the Central Division and 5th in the Western Conference Wild Card standings.

The Blues' offense has been a bright spot this season, with players like Brayden Schenn and Ryan O'Reilly leading the team with 49 and 45 points, respectively. However, the team has struggled defensively, allowing a total of 212 goals against them, which is the highest in the Central Division. This has led to some frustrating losses for the Blues, who have struggled to maintain a consistent winning streak.

The St. Louis Blues' upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday will be a tough one, especially as they have lost their last four games. They will need to significantly improve if they hope to come away with a win.

Overall, the St. Louis Blues' 2022-23 season has been a rollercoaster ride so far, but there is still time for the team to turn things around and make a push for the playoffs. With their veteran leadership and talented young players, the Blues have the potential to be a dangerous team in the postseason, and their fans will be eagerly watching to see what the rest of the season holds.