Recently, the NHL's official Facebook account shared what they think will end up being the St. Louis' Blues top six for this upcoming season. When looking at it, there is no question that it looks very good.
For the Blues' first line, the NHL's account sees Robert Thomas centering Pavel Buchnevich and rookie Jimmy Snuggerud. This trio would certainly make sense, as all three of them are skilled offensive players. Furthermore, Snuggerud playing with a star like Thomas could help him break out in a big way for the Central Division club in 2025-26.
As for the Blues' second line, NHL's projection has Brayden Schenn down the middle, with Dylan Holloway and Jordan Kyrou as his wingers. This line would also have the potential to be successful, as Schenn would get the opportunity to play with two impactful offensive contributors in Holloway and Kyrou. Holloway and Schenn on the same line would also make things challenging for opponents, as they each finished last season with over 160 hits.
However, the Blues also have other options to consider for their top six in newcomer Pius Suter and winger Jake Neighbours. With this, there is no question that the Blues have a strong forward group, and it will be interesting to see what their top six ends up looking like in 2025-26 because of it.
Blues: Where Robert Thomas Ranks Among NHL's Top CentersSt. Louis Blues top forward Robert Thomas was a major reason why the Central Division club got back into the playoffs this spring. The 2017 first-round pick thrived for the Blues, as he recorded 21 goals, 60 assists, 81 points, and a plus-20 rating in 70 regular-season games. He then followed that up by posting two goals and eight points in seven playoff games with the Blues this spring.
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