Blues second-leading scorer Robert Thomas takes temporary leave of absence for a personal matter

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ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas, who is second on the team with 33 points, will take a temporary leave of absence because of a personal matter.

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ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas, who is second on the team with 33 points, will take a temporary leave of absence because of a personal matter.

Blues president of hockey operations and general manager Doug Armstrong announced the leave of absence on Wednesday.

Thomas is expected to return to the team on Friday.

FILE - St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) skates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Saturday, March 28, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
FILE - St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) skates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Saturday, March 28, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

In 42 games, Thomas has 11 goals and 22 assists. He was placed on injured reserve on Jan. 16 with a lower body injury and has not returned. He made his last appearance in a game on Jan. 10 against the Vegas Golden Knights.

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