Thompson was placed on waivers Saturday for the purpose of reassignment to the AHL, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

If he clears waivers, Thompson is poised to begin the 2023-24 campaign with AHL Utica again after tallying seven goals and 26 points in the AHL last season. The 24-year-old Thompson has played in 11 NHL games with the Devils over the previous three seasons, with his lone point (an assist) coming in 2020.