Thompson scored a goal in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers.
Thompson has two goals over his last four games. The 22-year-old defenseman has clear scoring upside, but the Sharks are taking a careful approach with his minutes so far -- he's averaging 16:34 of ice time per game over 10 appearances. He's collected five points, 10 shots on net, 16 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating, and he may sit out occasionally once Jake Walman (upper body) is healthy.
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Sharks' Jack Thompson: Earns first career helper
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Thompson notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Ducks.
Thompson earned his first career helper in his fifth appearance. The 22-year-old blueliner has drawn into two straight games, with Matt Benning serving as a healthy scratch after a lackluster start to 2024-25. Thompson has added three shots on net, four blocked shots and two hits over his two contests. He's likely to stay on the third pairing at even strength, but he could see power-play time as well, which could give him a path to fantasy rosters in deep formats if he's productive in that role.
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Sharks' Jack Thompson: Acquired by Sharks
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Thompson along with a 2024 third-round pick were acquired by San Jose from Tampa Bay on Thursday in exchange for Anthony Duclair and a 2025 seventh-round selection.
Thompson has five goals and 32 points in 46 contests with AHL Syracuse in 2023-24. He also made his NHL debut Jan. 6 against the Bruins, recording a shot and two hits in 11:39 of ice time. The 21-year-old defenseman was selected with the No. 93 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. The Sharks have an eye toward the future, so they might give Thompson a chance to showcase what he can do at the NHL level before the end of the campaign.
