{"id":449859,"date":"2026-02-07T04:00:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T04:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/449859\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T04:00:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T04:00:16","slug":"4-piece-fan-trade-proposal-sending-robert-thomas-to-the-canadiens-draws-attention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/449859\/","title":{"rendered":"4-piece fan trade proposal sending Robert Thomas to the Canadiens draws attention"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Photo credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Speculation surrounding a potential blockbuster trade between the Montreal Canadiens and the St. Louis Blues continues to fuel conversation.<\/p>\n

While rumors suggest the asking price for center Robert Thomas is steep, a hypothetical trade proposal illustrates concretely what it could cost the Montreal organization.<\/p>\n

Under this scenario, acquiring Robert Thomas would require the departure of three key pieces from the Canadiens\u2019 future.<\/p>\n

The return demanded by the Blues would include forward Kirby Dach, defenseman David Reinbacher, as well as the Canadiens\u2019 2026 first-round pick.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s be honest, such a trade would instantly alter the face of Montreal\u2019s rebuild.<\/p>\n

It would align with the logic put forward by some analysts that St. Louis is seeking the equivalent of three high-quality assets (top-15 picks or equivalent prospects).<\/p>\n

Proposal: Kirby Dach + David Reinbacher + 1st-round pick, in exchange for forward Robert Thomas<\/p>\n

In this offer proposed here by HTR, the Canadiens would land an established top center, filling a major need on their second line.<\/p>\n

Kirby Dach + David Reinbacher + 2026 1st-round pick (to the Blues)<\/p>\n

for<\/p>\n

Robert Thomas (to the Canadiens)<\/p>\n

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However, the cost in draft capital and development assets is significant.<\/p>\n

Moving Kirby Dach means giving up a big-bodied center who is already an NHL player.<\/p>\n

Additionally, including David Reinbacher would mean sacrificing the organization\u2019s top blue-line prospect, selected 5th overall not long ago.<\/p>\n

Add a 2026 first-round pick to the mix, and the risk becomes increasingly high.<\/p>\n

Do you think Kent Hughes would be willing to pay such a steep price to accelerate the process?<\/p>\n

Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n

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4-piece fan trade proposal sending Robert Thomas to the Canadiens draws attention<\/p>\n

Should the Canadiens agree to give up Dach, Reinbacher, and a first-round pick for Robert Thomas?<\/p>\n

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