Thompson (shoulder) is a week or two away from taking contact, Curtis Zupke of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson has been sidelined since undergo shoulder surgery in June, but he was recently able to take part in the team's pregame skate. He'll still need some time to get eased back into game action once he's able to return as a full participant in practice, but his timetable should become a bit more clear at that point.