"He won't be back in St. Louis. He enjoyed his time there as well. They have young Joel Hofer (22) who's ready and on a one-way next season. So Thomas won't be back in St. Louis. He would have actually very much welcomed a return. But for some of these players who have been around a while, they've seen that happen a few times. And he's extremely dependable. He's rarely injured. He would like to come back, he's not done. If we can find the right situation, he'll be back in the league next year as well." Petkau said according to Pierre LeBrun.