Robert Thomas, born on July 2, 1999, is a Canadian professional ice hockey center and alternate captain for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). Hailing from Aurora, Ontario, Thomas began his major junior ice hockey career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) after playing Bantam and AAA hockey with the York Simcoe Express. He spent three seasons in the OHL with the London Knights and Hamilton Bulldogs.
During his tenure with the Knights, Thomas secured the 2016 Memorial Cup as a rookie and was subsequently drafted in the first round, 20th overall, by the Blues in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Thomas went on to make his NHL debut on October 4, 2018, against the Winnipeg Jets, marking the start of his NHL career. Throughout his rookie season, he appeared in 70 regular season games while contributing nine goals and 24 assists. Notably, as the youngest player on the Blues' roster, Thomas helped the team advance to the conference finals and contributed significantly to the team's Stanley Cup victory.
Robert Thomas’ Contract Breakdown
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | League Cap | Annual Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2023-24 | 24 | $8,125,000 | $9,000,000 | $9,000,000 | $9,000,000 |
| 2024-25 | 25 | $8,125,000 | $10,900,000 | $10,900,000 | $19,900,000 |
| 2025-26 | 26 | $8,125,000 | $10,500,000 | $10,500,000 | $30,400,000 |
| 2026-27 | 27 | $8,125,000 | $8,250,000 | $8,250,000 | $38,650,000 |
| 2027-28 | 28 | $8,125,000 | $6,600,000 | $6,600,000 | $45,250,000 |
| 2028-29 | 29 | $8,125,000 | $6,600,000 | $6,600,000 | $51,850,000 |
| 2029-30 | 30 | $8,125,000 | $6,600,000 | $6,600,000 | $58,450,000 |
| 2030-31 | 31 | $8,125,000 | $6,550,000 | $6,550,000 | $65,000,000 |
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How much is Robert Thomas getting paid?
Robert Thomas, under his contract with the St. Louis Blues, is earning an annual average salary of $8,125,000. His contract spans 8 years, with a total guaranteed amount of $65,000,000. In 2024-25, Thomas will earn a base salary of $10,900,000, while carrying a cap hit of $8,125,000 as per Sportrac.
Robert Thomas’ Career Earnings
As of 2024, the player's total career earnings amount to $17,097,500. Looking ahead, he is projected to earn an additional $73,097,500 from 2024 to 2030, with specific annual earnings of $10,900,000 in 2024, $10,500,000 in 2025, $8,250,000 in 2026, and $6,600,000 annually from 2027 to 2029, followed by $6,550,000 in 2030. This brings his overall career earnings to an impressive total of $90,195,000 by the end of the forecast period in 2030 as per Sportrac.
What are the terms of Robert Thomas’ Contract?
Following are the terms of his contract as per Sportrac:
- 2026-2029: Full no-trade clause
- 2030: 15-team no-trade list
How much of Robert Thomas’ Contract is guaranteed?
Robert Thomas' contract with the St. Louis Blues guarantees him the entirety of $65,000,000 alongside an average annual salary of $8,125,000 as per Sportrac.
Robert Thomas' Contract History
Robert Thomas's current contract with the St. Louis Blues is a substantial 8-year deal worth $65,000,000, with the entirety of the amount guaranteed. This agreement comes with an average annual salary of $8,125,000, and for the 2023-24 season, Thomas will earn a base salary of $9,000,000 while carrying a cap hit of $8,125,000.
Previously, Thomas signed a 2-year contract in 2021 valued at $5,600,000, with an average annual salary of $2,800,000. Before that, his earliest contract with the team was an entry-level deal spanning from 2017 to 2020, totaling $3,625,000, including a $277,500 signing bonus and an average annual salary of $1,208,333. All three of his contracts are worth a total of $74,225,000.
| Contract Period | Years | Total Value | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | Guaranteed Amount | Free Agent Status |
| 2023-2030 | 8 | $65,000,000 | $8,125,000 | N/A | $65,000,000 | 2031 / UFA |
| 2021-2022 | 2 | $5,600,000 | $2,800,000 | N/A | $5,600,000 | RFA (2021) |
| 2017-2020 | 3 | $3,625,000 | $1,208,333 | $277,500 | $3,625,000 | 2021 / RFA |
FAQ's On Robert Thomas Contract
A. Robert Thomas's contract with the St. Louis Blues spans eight years. The contract will run until the 2030-31 season.
A. Robert Thomas' contract includes 2026-2029: Full no-trade clause and 2030: 15-team no-trade list
A. Robert Thomas has won the Stanley Cup in 2019.
A. Yes, previously Robert Thomas had signed a 2-year contract in 2021, which was valued at $5,600,000 and before that, he had an entry-level deal from 2017 to 2020.
