The reported ask for Robert Thomas could be too rich for Bruins

Fansided | February 4, 2026

The Bruins had interest in Robert Thomas, but the massive price tag might be too much for even Don Sweeney.

Jan 13, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) is congratulated on his overtime game winning goal by teammates as St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) reacts in overtime at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Robert Thomas always sounded like a good idea for the Boston Bruins. The St. Louis Blues were surprisingly shopping their 26-year-old star center, and the Bruins were one of the teams circling his name.