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Why St. Louis Blues star center Robert Thomas got defensive

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Inside the home of Robert Thomas is a replica Stanley Cup sitting on a desk. It's a conversation piece, a reminder of career accomplishments and something his guests inevitably drink out of during house parties.

"I mean, it's only like a good half sip," Thomas said, laughing. "But it'll do the job."

Thomas lifted the actual Stanley Cup in 2019 with the St. Louis Blues. He was a rookie then. He's an NHL All-Star now. He admits that the championship feels "forever ago" to him.

"I was pretty lucky my first year.