Thompson scored five goals and recorded 12 assists during 73 games in 2017-18, playing for both Ottawa and Los Angeles.

EDGE Analysis

Except for an injury in January, Thompson was able to enjoy consistent playing time both above and below the border, and his five goals were his most since 2014-15 despite just shooting the puck 54 times. The 33-year-old thrives on a gritty style of play, and it was evident through his 137 hits during the season, and he also just took 10 minor penalties on the year. Thompson is scheduled to return to Los Angeles in a contract year for 2018-19, but projects to retain his physical, fourth line role with the team.

Thompson (lower body) is slated to play against the Penguins on Thursday, per freelance sports writer Josh Cooper.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson will be making his Kings' debut in Thursday's road clash versus Pittsburgh. Last time the center faced off with the defending Stanley Cup champions, he was basically a no-show, as he registered zero points, zero shots and just two hits in 10:35 of ice time.

Thompson (lower body) was packaged with Dion Phaneuf in exchange for the Kings' Nick Shore and Marian Gaborik, Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's likely that Thompson's lower-body issue is cleared up if he's been traded, but the official word is still awaiting. The 33-year-old pivot had just four goals and 11 points while averaging 12:30 of ice time in 43 games for the Senators this season, but he may be deployed soon since the Kings have injuries on their offensive front. Either way, Thompson will likely stay in a bottom-six role and off fantasy radars.

Thompson (lower body) won't suit up against the Penguins on Tuesday, Brent Wallace of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson has played in just four of the Sens' previous 15 outings due to various maladies. With the team dealing with a bevy of injuries, several players have gotten chances in the lineup, including Chris DiDomenico and Magnus Paajarvi -- both of whom could find themselve relegated to an observing roll once Thompson is given the green light to return.

Thompson (lower body) won't be available for Saturday's game against Toronto, NHL.com's Craig Medaglia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson's absence will continue to test the Senators' depth up front, but it shouldn't impact any fantasy lineups, as the veteran pivot has only totaled four goals and 11 points in 43 contests this campaign. He'll hope to overcome his lower-body ailment in time for Tuesday's matchup with Pittsburgh.

Thompson (lower body) will not play in Thursday's game against the Predators, Brent Wallace of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson will miss his second straight matchup because of the ailment. He's now skipped 10 games in just over a month because of lower-body issues, suggesting there may be something nagging that the winger can't shake. His next opportunity to dress arrives Saturday against the Maple Leafs, while Mark Stone (knee) could rejoin the lineup in his place Thursday.

Thompson will be absent from Tuesday evening's contest against New Jersey due to a lower-body injury, Brent Wallace of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson has been battling this LBI since the start of the new year, having already missed eight games in 2018 as a result of it, so it remains to be seen how long it will keep him sidelined this time as he tries to finally get it under control. With several members of Ottawa's forward corps joining the walking wounded Tuesday, the team will employ a recall ahead of the game Tuesday night.

Thompson saw 14:41 of ice time against the Ducks on Thursday, over two minutes above his season average.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson's additional minutes likely had more to do with the bevy of injuries affecting the Senators right now, than anything he in particular has done this season. The center also registered just one shot on goal, three hits and a minus-1 rating Thursday. Even with a consistent role in the lineup, the Anchorage, Alaska native won't offer much in terms of fantasy value given his limited offensive production (11 points in 41 games).

Thompson (lower body) is in the lineup for Thursday's clash with the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson will return to a bottom-six role Thursday, skating with Magnus Paajarvi and Alex Burrows on the Senators' fourth line. The veteran pivot has only totaled four goals and 11 points in 40 games this campaign, so he isn't worth owning in all but the deepest of season-long formats.

Thompson (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against the Ducks, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson last dressed for the Senators on Jan. 18 against the Blues, following which he went back on injured reserve after missing the previous three games due to a lower-body ailment. In total, he has played just one of the team's last nine games due to injury. That could finally come to an end Thursday against the Ducks, though his activation from injured reserve would be required beforehand.