Thompson announced his retirement from the NHL Wednesday.
Thompson recorded 65 goals, 164 points, 401 PIM, 1,433 hits and 618 blocks in 844 career contests during his stints with Tampa Bay, Anaheim, the Islanders, LA, Montreal, Philadelphia, Boston, Ottawa and Winnipeg. The 38-year-old also appeared in 86 playoff games during his NHL career, scoring six goals and 21 points in that span.