Even though the Blues traded center Paul Stastny to the Jets on Monday, rumors still remained that they were in the market for a top-six forward for example, the Senators' Mike Hoffman or the Canadiens' Max Pacioretty. However, Thomas was one of four prospects -- Jordan Kyrou, Tage Thompson and Klim Kostin -- that was demanded in return, but general manager Doug Armstrong wouldn't budge. This is a testament to the talents Thomas is expected to transfer to the NHL, as he has 61 points in 41 games for the OHL's Hamilton Bulldogs.
