Nate Thompson has agreed to a professional tryout with the ECHL Alaska Aces. Thompson is a native of Alaska. He had nine goals and 15 points in 68 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning last season.

Nate Thompson was chosen as one of Team U.S.A's alternate captains for the World Hockey Championships. He's a good charachter guy and it's a nice honor for him but it's not going to make him rosterable next season in any format.

Nate Thompson returned to action on Saturday March 31.

Nate Thompson will miss his fifth straight game on Monday night due to an upper-body injury. Coach Guy Boucher referred to the forward's status as day-to-day. Thompson has 106 hits and 13 points in 63 games.

Nate Thompson isn't projected to play on Monday due to an upper-body injury. He suffered the ailment during Thursday's loss to Toronto and missed Saturday's match with St. Louis as well. Thompson has 13 points in 63 games this season.

Nate Thompson returned to action on Friday March 2.

Nate Thompson did not play on Tuesday due to a stomach virus. He was absent from the morning skate as well and should be considered day-to-day.

Nate Thompson returned to action on Tuesday January 3.

Nate Thompson (lower body) is questionable for Tuesday's game. Thompson hasn't played since December 17th. He has no fantasy value in standard leagues.

Nate Thompson (lower body) will not play on Thursday. "He's one of those guys that works so hard and battles so hard, he's going to get into those battles and it'd be a little too early to get into those battles now," coach Guy Boucher said. "And I feel that he's not quite ready yet." Thompson has been out since Dec. 17 with a lower-body injury.