Thompson underwent shoulder surgery Tuesday and is expected to be out long term, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Thompson has just one point in 19 games this season and hasn't reached the 20-point threshold since 2010-11, few fantasy players will likely be impacted by his extended absence. With Thompson out, and almost certainly headed for injured reserve, Morgan Forst and Connor Bunnaman should get the opportunity to make an impact at the NHL level.