The Islanders obtained Thompson from New Jersey on Sunday in exchange for Arnaud Durandeau.
Thompson has five assists in 15 games for AHL Utica this season. He will probably report to Bridgeport, which is New York's top minor-league affiliate, following the trade. Thompson picked up one assist, eight shots on goal, four blocked shots and seven hits in 11 NHL appearances with the Devils over the past three seasons.
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Devils' Tyce Thompson: Hits waivers
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Thompson was placed on waivers Saturday for the purpose of reassignment to the AHL, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.
If he clears waivers, Thompson is poised to begin the 2023-24 campaign with AHL Utica again after tallying seven goals and 26 points in the AHL last season. The 24-year-old Thompson has played in 11 NHL games with the Devils over the previous three seasons, with his lone point (an assist) coming in 2020.
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Devils' Tyce Thompson: Sent to AHL
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Thompson was reassigned to AHL Utica on Thursday.
The 23-year-old got into two games during his recall, but was held off the scoresheet. He had six goals and 13 points in 22 games with AHL Utica before his recall.
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Devils' Tyce Thompson: Called up from minors
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Thompson was recalled from AHL Utica on Wednesday.
With the Comets this season, the 23-year-old Thompson has generated six goals and seven assists in 22 outings. If the young center does get into the lineup, it would likely come at the expense of Alexander Holtz, though Jesper Boqvist could also be in danger of being relegated to a spot in the press box.
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Devils' Tyce Thompson: Off of IR, sent down
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Thompson (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Monday and assigned to AHL Utica.
Thompson was injured during the preseason and will get some playing time in the minors now that he is healthy again. He generated six goals and 15 points in 16 contests for the Comets last season. Thompson also played in two games with the Devils in 2021-22 and could be back in the NHL at some point this year.
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Devils' Tyce Thompson: Skating at practice Saturday
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Thompson (lower body) is skating in a non-contact jersey at practice Saturday, per Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site.
Thompson was injured two weeks ago in a preseason game against the Rangers. He has played seven games in the NHL in his young career, garnering one assist.
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Devils' Tyce Thompson: Lands on IR
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Thompson (lower body) will begin the 2022-23 season on injured reserve.
Thompson sustained a lower-body injury during the preseason. He appeared in just two games with the Devils last year and could be assigned to the AHL once he is healthy.
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Devils' Tyce Thompson: Injured in Thursday's game
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Thompson (undisclosed) left Thursday's game versus the Rangers with an injury, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Thompson logged just one shift in the first period and didn't return, though information regarding his injury was not available immediately after the game. The 23-year-old forward was likely to be a long shot for the NHL roster this year, so his injury isn't likely to have a large fantasy impact.
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Devils' Tyce Thompson: Snags two-year pact
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Thompson penned a two-year contract with the Devils on Tuesday.
Thompson's pact is two-way in the first year before converting to a one-way contract in the second. As such, fantasy players should probably anticipate Thompson splitting his time between the NHL and AHL this upcoming season before becoming getting a shot at a full-time roster spot for the 2023-24 campaign.
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Devils' Tyce Thompson: Activated, reassigned to minors
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Thompson (shoulder) was removed from injured reserve and reassigned to AHL Utica on Thursday.
Considering Thompson has been sidelined since Nov. 11 against the Islanders due to his shoulder problem, it shouldn't come as a surprise the club is going to ease him back into action in the minors. Even once back up to full game speed, the 22-year-old center has just nine games of NHL experience and is far from a lock for the 23-man roster even looking ahead to 2022-23.
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Devils' Tyce Thompson: Cleared for contact
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Thompson (shoulder) is practicing in a regular jersey Monday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
The change in jersey is a step in the right direction for the New Jersey forward. While Thompson has been cleared for contact, he'll likely need a few practices to ramp back up to game speed after sitting out since Nov. 11. Thompson will need to be removed from injured reserve before suiting up for game action.
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Devils' Tyce Thompson: Absent from road trip
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Thompson (shoulder) will miss the Devils' three-game Western Canada road trip, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Thompson has been sidelined since the second game of the season due to his shoulder problem. Given his limited NHL experience, it's not immediately clear where Thompson might fit into the lineup.
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Devils' Tyce Thompson: Having surgery, will miss months
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Thompson (upper body) will likely undergo shoulder surgery and miss several months, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.
Thompson suffered the injury Nov. 11 against the Islanders and hasn't played since. The forward averaged 14:25 in his two games and was trying to establish a consistent role with the Devils. A more specific return timeframe should become clear in the weeks following Thompson's surgery.
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Devils' Tyce Thompson: Designated for injured reserve
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Thompson (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
The Devils didn't provide a specific timeline for Thompson's return to action but he will need to be shelved for at least one more game after landing on IR. Even once cleared to play, the 22-year-old center is far from a lock for the lineup and will likely continue to split time between the AHL and NHL.
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Devils' Tyce Thompson: Out Sunday
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Thompson (undisclosed) will not play Sunday against the Rangers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Thompson has now missed two games after suffering an injury Thursday against the Islanders. There hasn't been much information on the nature of his injury so he'll be considered questionable for Tuesday's tilt with Ottawa.
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Devils' Tyce Thompson: Suffers injury Thursday
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Head coach Lindy Ruff said Thompson didn't play Saturday against Boston due to an undisclosed injury he sustained Thursday, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.
Thompson should be considered day-to-day until the team provides further updates on his condition. The 22-year-old has played exactly 14:25 in each of his two games this season and hasn't recorded a point.
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Devils' Tyce Thompson: Promoted from minors
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Thompson was recalled from AHL Utica on Tuesday.
Thompson is averaging a point per game in the minors which no doubt caught the attention of team brass. In addition to Thompson, the Devils also brought up Jesper Boqvist, with the duo likely competing for the same spot in the lineup until Jack Hughes (shoulder) is cleared to return.
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Devils' Tyce Thompson: Activated off IR, sent to AHL
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Thompson (undisclosed) was activated off injured reserve and subsequently assigned to AHL Binghamton on Friday.
Thompson spent most of the 2020-21 campaign with AHL Binghamton, picking up four points in 11 games, but he also drew into seven contests with the big club, notching one helper over that span. The Providence College product will likely bounce between levels throughout the 2021-22 season.
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Devils' Tyce Thompson: Lands on IR
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Thompson (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
Thompson split time between the Devils and AHL Binghamton after finishing his career at Providence. He'll likely do the same this season and could begin the year in the minors.
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Devils' Tyce Thompson: Shuffled to minors
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Thompson was sent to AHL Binghamton on Sunday, CapFriendly reports.
Thompson tallied one assist through his first seven NHL contests. The 21-year-old forward could compete for a regular role with the Devils next season.
