Thomas (ankle) will accompany the Blues on their upcoming three-game road trip, which begins with Thursday's game in Buffalo, so that he can skate with the club, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas hasn't played since Oct. 22 due to a fractured ankle, and his return isn't believed to be close, but it's still encouraging that he'll travel with the team. He has a goal and six points in seven appearances in 2024-25.

Thomas will be out for at least six weeks after suffering a fractured ankle against Winnipeg on Tuesday. As a result, the team designated him for injured reserve.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas will be out of action until at least early December, though it could certainly be longer considering he will need to get back up to speed once cleared to resume skating. It's a huge blow for both the Blues and Thomas, as the 25-year-old center was rolling early in the season with six points through seven outings. In his stead, both Pavel Buchnevich and Brayden Schenn could be candidates to take over the first-line center role.

Thomas (lower body) didn't finish Tuesday's game versus the Jets, and there was no update on his status after the contest, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas had two assists prior to his exit, giving him six points through seven outings this season. As the Blues' first-line center, his potential absence looms large moving forward. The Blues begin a four-game road trip in Toronto on Thursday.

Thomas scored a goal on two shots and went minus-2 in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas scored with 4:56 left in regulation, but the Blues weren't able to tie the game. The 25-year-old has found the scoresheet in all three contests this season, picking up a goal, three assists and five shots on net. He continues to center the Blues' top line, and after putting up 26 goals and 60 assists in 82 regular-season contests in 2023-24, Thomas has plenty of fantasy upside.

Thomas provided two assists and three shots on goal in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas set up Justin Faulk for the game-tying goal, and he had a secondary helper on Brayden Schenn's game-winner in overtime. Through two contests, Thomas is already in peak playmaking form with three assists. The 25-year-old center is in a top-line role and should continue to be one of the Blues' most reliable sources of offense.

Thomas provided two assists and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas set up a Philip Broberg goal in the third period and also found Jordan Kyrou for the game-winner 1:43 into overtime. After taking a large step forward with 26 goals and 60 assists over 82 games last season, Thomas is firmly entrenched as the Blues' No. 1 center. The playmaking pivot should again push for a point-per-game pace while seeing ample power-play time, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to add much outside of the scoring categories.

Thomas scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas had a great April with three goals and nine assists over eight contests. That puts a bow on a career year for the Blues' top-line center -- he finished with 26 goals, 86 points, 170 shots on net, 47 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over 82 outings. Thomas won't ever be a shoot-first player, but his growth in that regard should have him in consideration as a middle-round pick in fantasy drafts in the fall.

Thomas picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old center put together his fourth straight multi-point performance, but it wasn't enough to keep the Blues' faint playoff hopes alive. Thomas is up to a career-high 85 points (25 goals, 60 assists) through 80 games on the season, and the eight-year, $65 million contract extension he signed in July 2022 is looking a little more palatable than it did this time last year.

Thomas scored a goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

He helped set up Zachary Bolduc in the first period for the Blues' fourth goal, then the rookie returned the favor on Thomas' tally in the third. Thomas has a four-game point streak going in which he's collected two goals and nine points, adding to his career-best totals in 2023-24. The 24-year-old center has broken out with 25 goals and 83 points through 79 games this season.

Thomas scored a power-play goal on five shots, distributed three assists and won 21 of 27 faceoffs in Sunday's 6-5 shootout win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas had one of his best games of the season Sunday, and the Blues needed every bit of his contributions. One of his three helpers also came on the power play. He snapped a nine-game goal drought and has earned eight points over his last six outings while seeing steady top-line usage. Thomas is up to 24 goals, 81 points, 163 shots on net, 46 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 78 appearances in what is officially a career year for the 24-year-old center.