On re-signing Luke, coach Darren Bellerby said, “Luke Thomas is another player that has been with the team for a few seasons now and adds to the size and physical edge I’m looking for this season. Luke is a hard nosed defensemen whose number one priority is to look after his team mates. Luke has his critics from players and coaches around the league but I would bet your bottom dollar teams would love a player of his nature in their squad. What Luke brings is size and a physical presence in our defensive zone, something that is key to any defensive unit.”

In addition to his role on defense Luke will again be one of the Barons' assistant captains.