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• Nate Thompson: Hangs up skates

  07/20/2023 • By RotoWire

  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.

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• Nate Thompson: Cut loose from PTO

  10/04/2022 • By RotoWire

  Los Angeles released Thompson from his professional tryout agreement Tuesday. Thompson was unable to land a roster spot with the Kings going into the 2022-23 season. He will have to explore his option quickly with the start of the year just around the corner. Thompson posted one goal, two assists and 49 hits in 33 games with Philadelphia last campaign.

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• Kings' Nate Thompson: Joining LA on tryout deal

  09/13/2022 • By RotoWire

  Thompson signed a professional tryout agreement with the Kings on Tuesday, per CapFriendly. Thompson appeared in just 33 games with a terrible Flyers team last year, adding three points, 49 hits and 31 PIM. The 37-year-old is approaching the twilight of his career, but he'll have a chance to showcase himself at the Kings' training camp as a fourth-line option for them or any other team in the league.

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• Flyers' Nate Thompson: Playing Saturday

  04/16/2022 • By RotoWire

  Thompson (lower body) will be back in the lineup against the Sabres on Saturday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. Thompson will be back in action after missing just one game due to his lower-body issue. In his six appearances since returning from a long-term shoulder issue, Thompson has generated two assists, 10 shots and nine hits while averaging 12:34 of ice time. The Alaska native figures to remain in a bottom-six role the rest of the season and should offer mid-range fantasy value at best.

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• Flyers' Nate Thompson: Sidelined with lower-body issue

  04/13/2022 • By RotoWire

  Thompson (lower body) won't be available for Wednesday's game versus the Rangers. The Flyers are dealing with a bunch of injuries up front, so they may need to roll with 11 forwards and seven defensemen against New York. Another update on Thompson, who's picked up three points through 25 contests this season, should surface once he's cleared to rejoin the lineup.

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