Thomson notched an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Panthers.
Thomson missed two games due to a lower-body injury in March, but he's been back in the lineup for the last two contests. The 25-year-old blueliner is getting a chance to play because the Senators' defense is ravaged by injuries. Thomson's helper was his first since the 2021-22 campaign, when he logged five assists over 16 appearances. He's likely to remain in a third-pairing role for as long as he's in the lineup.
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Senators' Lassi Thomson: Good to return Saturday
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Thomson (lower body) is expected to play against Tampa Bay on Saturday.
Following a two-game absence, Thomson will skate alongside Carter Yakemchuk on Ottawa's third pairing against the Lightning on Saturday. During his NHL season debut, the 25-year-old Thomson had two shots on goal in 4:25 of ice time against the Rangers on March 23 before getting hurt.
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Senators' Lassi Thomson: Dealt tough hand in return to NHL
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Head coach Travis Green stated after Monday's 2-1 win over the Rangers that Thomson (lower body) will be out for a while, according to Julian McKenzie of The Athletic.
Making his first appearance in the NHL since the 2022-23 campaign, Thomson logged two shots in just 4:25 of ice time before being unable to finish Monday's contest. Thomas Chabot (right arm) is also set for an absence, leaving the Senators extremely shorthanded ahead of a crucial divisional matchup in Detroit on Tuesday. Green said that two defensemen will be elevated from Ottawa's minor-league affiliate ahead of the team's second half of a back-to-back.
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Senators' Lassi Thomson: Exits early Monday
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Thomson (lower body) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's road game against the Rangers.
Thomson left Monday's game midway through the second period. He was the second blueliner for Ottawa to depart the contest, as Thomas Chabot left the game late in the first period due to an injury to his right arm. With the Senators playing the second half of a back-to-back Tuesday, Thomson will likely carry the questionable tag until further information is provided. If he can't go Tuesday, the Senators will likely weigh the option of calling up the 20-year-old defenseman Carter Yakemchuk, who is one of the top prospects in their minor-league system.
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Senators' Lassi Thomson: Called up from AHL
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Thomson was summoned from AHL Belleville on Saturday.
The Senators are hurting on the blue line with Jake Sanderson out of action with an upper-body injury and Nick Jensen out with a lower-body injury. Thomson has spent the entire season with AHL Belleville, tallying 14 goals and 11 assists across 55 games. If Jensen is unable to play, Thomson could make his first NHL appearance since the 2022-23 campaign, likely replacing Dennis Gilbert on the third pairing.
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Senators' Lassi Thomson: Nets two goals Sunday
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Thomson scored two goals in AHL Belleville's 6-5 overtime loss to Rochester on Sunday.
Thomson had gone four games without a point and six contests without a goal entering Sunday. He's now at nine goals and 15 points through 35 outings this season. Thomson had a call-up to Ottawa earlier in the season but didn't make an appearance, and he hasn't exactly impressed in his AHL time so far.
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Senators' Lassi Thomson: Sent to AHL
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Thomson was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Saturday.
Thomson was a healthy scratch in Thursday's 3-2 win over Anaheim after being recalled from the AHL on Tuesday. The 25-year-old has played 18 career games in the NHL, the last one coming during the 2022-23 campaign.
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Senators' Lassi Thomson: On waivers for AHL assignment
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Thomson was placed on waivers by the Senators for the purpose of assignment to the AHL, the team announced Sunday.
Thomson joined the Senators this offseason after spending the last year in Finland. He will begin his second North American stint in the AHL with Belleville, the team he was a member of for the entirety of the 2023-24 campaign. During that season, Thomson notched 21 points in 67 regular-season games.
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Senators' Lassi Thomson: Headed back to North America
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Thomson signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Senators to return to North America, the team announced Sunday.
Thomson spent last season in the SHL with Malmo, scoring 17 goals and adding 12 assists in 50 games, but he's on his way back to North America. The 24-year-old has played 18 games in the NHL with five assists to his name, but none since the 2022-23 season. The 2019 first-round pick will look to crack a crowded Senators blue line with six other players already under contract.
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Senators' Lassi Thomson: Reclaimed by Ottawa
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Ottawa claimed Thomson off waivers from Anaheim on Monday, and he will be assigned to AHL Belleville, according to Murray Pam of Full Press Hockey,
Thomson doesn't have to clear waivers again after being reclaimed by the Senators. The Ducks claimed Thomson off waivers from the Senators on Oct. 1 before putting him on the waiver wire Sunday. The 23-year-old blueliner recorded seven goals and 33 points in 56 contests with Belleville during the 2022-23 campaign.
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Ducks' Lassi Thomson: Waived again
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Thomson was waived by Anaheim on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Thomson was claimed off waivers by the Ducks earlier this month but will hit waivers again. The 23-year-old has appeared in just 18 NHL games since being taken in the first round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.
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Ducks' Lassi Thomson: Claimed off waivers
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Anaheim claimed Thomson off waivers from Ottawa on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Thomson, who was the No. 19 pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, has registered five assists in 18 appearances with Ottawa over the past two seasons. He also had seven goals and 33 points in 56 contests with AHL Belleville in 2022-23. Thomson will compete for a depth spot on the Anaheim blue line going into this season.
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Senators' Lassi Thomson: Promoted to NHL
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Thomson was called up from AHL Belleville on Tuesday.
In a corresponding move, Ottawa sent Jacob Larsson to the minors. Thomson has three goals and 10 points in 15 AHL contests this campaign. He could get a chance to make his NHL season debut Wednesday if Thomas Chabot (concussion) isn't ready to return.
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Senators' Lassi Thomson: On taxi squad
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Thomson was demoted from the active roster to the taxi squad Tuesday.
Thomson continues to ricochet between the taxi squad and active roster in an effort to save cap space. The 21-year-old recorded a seven-game low 10:50 of ice time in Monday's game against Edmonton. He has distributed five assists over 16 games this season.
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Senators' Lassi Thomson: Back on active roster
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Thomson was elevated to the active roster Monday.
Thomson's frequent shuffling between the active roster and taxi squad is a result of cap-saving measures and not the blueliner's on-ice performance. In 15 games this year, the 21-year-old Finn has generated five assists, including one with the man advantage, 18 shots and 20 hits while averaging 17:40 of ice time. Even with Erik Brannstrom returning from COVID-19 protocols, Thomson should maintain his place in the lineup, at least versus Edmonton on Monday.
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Senators' Lassi Thomson: Assigned to taxi squad
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Thomson was reassigned to the taxi squad from the active roster Sunday.
Thomson distributed an assist in a 2-1 loss to the Ducks on Saturday. Over four January appearances, the 21-year-old has averaged 20:37 of ice time and generated two assists.
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Senators' Lassi Thomson: Recalled from taxi squad
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Thomson was promoted from the taxi squad to the active roster Saturday.
Thomson didn't see any power-play ice time for the first time in 12 performances during his most recent NHL appearance Thursday. The 21-year-old has averaged 19:49 of ice time and recorded one assist over three NHL games in January.
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Senators' Lassi Thomson: Reverts to taxi squad
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Thomson was demoted to the taxi squad Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Thomson could be back on the active roster if Erik Brannstrom remains in the COVID-19 protocols ahead of Thursday's game versus the Hurricanes. Thomson has four assists, 16 shots on goal and 19 hits through 13 appearances this season.
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Senators' Lassi Thomson: Promoted from AHL Belleville
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Thomson was elevated from AHL Belleville on Saturday.
Thomson has recorded three goals and two assists through nine appearances with AHL Belleville this season. Thomson has played in 11 NHL games this season, he logged three assists through his first five contests but has not recorded a point in the games since.
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Senators' Lassi Thomson: Slings helper Wednesday
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Thomson produced an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Sharks.
Thomson helped out on a Josh Norris goal in the first period. The 21-year-old Thomson has had little trouble acclimating to the NHL, earning three assists in his first five games. He's added seven shots on net, 10 hits and a minus-5 rating. The Finn isn't the strongest defensive presence, but the scoring output and 19:44 average ice time per game is encouraging enough for fantasy appeal in deeper formats.
