Thompson (ankle) will open training camp as the third-line center, Ken Warren of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson -- who appears to be back to 100 percent after playing with a fractured ankle at the end of last season -- will start out as the third-line center as Derick Brassard (shoulder) continues to work his way back from injury. The move will likely be temporary, with Brassard pushing the 32-year-old Thompson down to the fourth-line as soon as he is healthy. The veteran will also have to fight off rookie Colin White if he is going to secure regular minutes. With Thompson's ice time uncertain and his lack of offensive production -- just two points in 30 games last year -- fantasy owners will probably want to take a pass on him.