Nate Thompson C FA Wed 3/11/20 5:53 AM
Nate Thompson
C FA
Thompson has one assist, five shots, a plus-1 rating and nine PIM in seven games with the Flyers since his deadline trade.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran forward recorded his one point, nine PIM and a plus-2 rating with the Flyers in the span of three games from March 1-4. Outside of those contests, he's done little with Philadelphia. Thompson should produce more once he settles in with his new team, but his ceiling isn't anywhere high enough to be start-worthy in most leagues. He has four goals and 15 points with 67 shots in 70 games with the Canadiens and Flyers this season.
Nate Thompson C FA Mon 2/24/20 10:51 AM
Nate Thompson
C FA
Thompson was brought in by the Flyers from the Habs on Monday in a swap for a 2021 fifth-round pick, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson has recorded four goals and 10 helpers in 63 outings this season while averaging 12:48 of ice time. The Anchorage native won't be a factor on Philadelphia's power play, but he should bolster the club's forward depth in a bottom-six role. Only fantasy owners in the deepest of formats should be giving the 34-year-old another look following his relocation to the City of Brotherly Love.
Nate Thompson C FA Tue 2/18/20 7:10 PM
Nate Thompson
C FA
Thompson (illness) will suit up in Tuesday's game against the Red Wings, Jean-Francois Chaumont of Le Journal de Montreal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson had missed Saturday's game against the Stars due to the illness, but as evidenced by this news, he's healthy enough for a return. The 35-year-old's return likely won't affect things too much from a fantasy perspective, however, as he's accumulated just 13 points through 60 games this season.
Nate Thompson C FA Sat 2/15/20 4:59 PM
Nate Thompson
C FA
Thompson (illness) will miss Saturday's game versus the Stars, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dale Weise draws into Montreal's lineup for this game, with Thompson unable to go in back-to-back contests. The Canadiens have two days off before their next game, which should be enough time for Thompson to shake off whatever illness he's dealing with. Healthy or not, the veteran forward is of little consequence in fantasy, registering all of 13 points in 60 games this season.
Nate Thompson C FA Fri 2/14/20 6:42 PM
Nate Thompson
C FA
Thompson (illness) will draw into Friday's game against the Penguins, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson will avoid missing action because of the bug and will slot into his usual spot as the fourth-like center. Despite his inclusion in the lineup, Thompson holds little value in the majority of fantasy leagues.
Nate Thompson C FA Fri 2/14/20 12:08 PM
Nate Thompson
C FA
Thompson is under the weather and will be a game-time decision against Pittsburgh on Friday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson has been in an offensive groove of late, as he registered three points in his last five games. With just 23 games remaining on the year, the center might be hard pressed to get back over the 20-point mark for just the second time in his 13-year NHL career.
Nate Thompson C FA Tue 2/11/20 6:07 AM
Nate Thompson
C FA
Thompson had an assist, one shot on net and one hit over 14:48 of ice time in Monday's 3-2 loss to Arizona.
EDGE Analysis
Montreal's fourth line gave the Habs an early lead, when Thompson and Nick Cousins initiated a sequence of events that ended with Jake Evans pocketing his first NHL goal. The assist was Thompson's third point (one goal, two assists) in the last four games. The fourth-line center, who played two minutes more than his season average, was needed for extra shifts after Phillip Danault (mouth) left the game. If Danault misses time in upcoming games this week, Thompson is unlikely to get a promotion off the fourth unit.
Nate Thompson C FA Wed 2/5/20 5:41 AM
Nate Thompson
C FA
Thompson scored a goal on four shots, adding two hits and a minor penalty to his line in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win over the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
The Canadiens dug out of a deep hole after falling behind 3-0 early in the second period. Thompson's goal, his third of the season and first since Dec. 6, cut the lead to 3-2. The 34-year-old center has just 11 points over 55 games, but the Canadiens don't measure his value by offensive contributions. Thompson's a fourth-line center that wins faceoffs and kills penalties.
Nate Thompson C FA Sun 1/5/20 8:30 AM
Nate Thompson
C FA
Thompson had one shot on net, three hits and won five of eight faceoffs in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson's pointless streak reached 12 games, but the fourth-line center isn't employed for his offense. He's a steady presence on the penalty-kill unit and is useful on draws. The 34-year-old Thompson has won 54 percent of his faceoffs, second on the Canadiens behind Phillip Danault.
Nate Thompson C FA Wed 12/4/19 6:40 AM
Nate Thompson
C FA
Thompson had an assist, one shot, one hit and one blocked shot over 13:23 of ice time in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson won a defensive-zone faceoff late in the third period, leading to Shea Weber's empty-net goal that sealed the Canadiens' first win in nine games. The assist was Thompson's first point in nine games, befitting the limited fantasy value he holds as the team's fourth-line center. The Alaska native has eight points and 29 shots in 28 games.