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Jimmy Snuggerud vs Robert Thomas

Jimmy SnuggerudJimmy SnuggerudBlues · Right wingvsRobert ThomasRobert ThomasBlues · Centre

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Robert Thomas projects to 1.89 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jimmy Snuggerud's 1.85.

Snuggerud had 51 points in 70 games; Thomas had 64 in 64 games.

This week Snuggerud has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Thomas has 1 left. We project Snuggerud for 2.1 ESPN points to Thomas's 1.9.

Robert Thomas has the better number in 26 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Snuggerud's biggest edges: Hardest shot 95.6, Transition attempts /60 1.81, Hits 71.

Thomas's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 547, Top skating speed 23.3, Sequence xG 56.9%.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 0 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Jimmy Snuggerud

1.85

fantasy points per game

Robert Thomas

1.89

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Robert Thomas has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromSnuggerudThomas
Goals (+2)0.690.73
Assists (+1)0.460.57
Power-play points (+0.5)0.060.10
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.02
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.250.15
Hits (+0.1)0.100.01
Blocks (+0.5)0.290.29

Per-game rates from the selected sample; blended mixes last season with this season, weighting this season more as games are played. Categories are scored as z-scores against qualified players at the same position. Your custom weights are saved in this browser only.

Head-to-head: Snuggerud vs Thomas

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2024-25 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

SnuggerudThomas
6Goals set up by the other9

Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).

On the ice together

433:07 at 5-on-5 over 47 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27

Shot attempts
421–402
51.2%
Expected goals
22.8–18.5
55.3%
Goals
33–15

Every stat, side by side

Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.

SnuggerudThomas

Fantasy box score

Possession & shot quality (5-on-5 on-ice)

Transition, turnovers & faceoffs

Usage

Special teams & discipline

Luck & trend

NHL EDGE tracking

This week's schedule

Sep 28 to Oct 4. More games usually wins a weekly start/sit. Chips show how many fantasy points the opponent allows to the player's position (soft or tough), the Schedule Edge from rest and travel, and the likely opposing goalie with his save percentage. Projections use ESPN default points for the games left.

Jimmy Snuggerud

2games (1 left)

2.1proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 @ DAL
    Likely vs Jake Oettinger (.899)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ COLB2B2.1 pts
    Opp allows 8th-most FP to RWSchedule edge −13.4 win%Likely vs Scott Wedgewood (.921)

Robert Thomas

2games (1 left)

1.9proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 @ DAL
    Likely vs Jake Oettinger (.899)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ COLB2B1.9 pts
    Opp allows 11th-most FP to CSchedule edge −13.4 win%Likely vs Scott Wedgewood (.921)

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FAQ

Should I start Jimmy Snuggerud or Robert Thomas in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Robert Thomas projects to 1.89 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jimmy Snuggerud's 1.85. Snuggerud had 51 points in 70 games; Thomas had 64 in 64 games. Check this week's games and your league's scoring in the fantasy panel above, since more games usually decide a weekly start.
Who is better, Jimmy Snuggerud or Robert Thomas?
On 2025-26 numbers, Robert Thomas leads in 26 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.

2025-26 regular season from NHL play-by-play, shift charts and NHL EDGE, processed by Edgehalla. Head-to-head covers every loaded season (play-by-play from 2019-20; on-ice matchups from 2025-26).Compare other players →