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The difference in first-line centers between a Stanley Cup champion and the Blues just became crystal clear

When the St. Louis Blues wrapped up their most recent game on October 24, there was a key thing that happened as the final buzzer blew. They got to see what a S…

By Justin Bonhard · Bleedin' Blue

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 4:20 PM

Key Things to Know

Justin Bonhard argues a matchup against Carolina exposed a clear skill gap between Robert Thomas and Sebastian Aho.
Sebastian Aho outperformed Robert Thomas in the October 24 meeting by recording two assists.
The writer notes Aho maintains a career 0.95 points-per-game pace compared to Thomas's 0.86 mark.

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Justin Bonhard of Bleedin' Blue argues that the St. Louis Blues saw a distinct skill gap at first-line center during their October 24 matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. Bonhard asserts that while Blues captain Robert Thomas is very good, Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho demonstrated that he remains on a superior tier during their head-to-head clash.

In the game, Aho tallied two assists while matching Thomas with five faceoff wins. Bonhard notes Aho holds a higher career scoring rate of 0.95 points per game compared to Thomas's 0.86, though he suggests emerging linemates Jimmy Snuggerud and Dylan Holloway could bolster Thomas's long-term impact.

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