Nate Thompson

Age 38 Oct 5, 1984
Anchorage USA
Center shoots left
6'1" 185 cm
205 lbs 93 kg
ELC Signing Age 20
Waivers Signing Age 21
UFA Year 2012
Agent Matt Keator
Draft Year 2003
Drafted Overall 183
Draft Round 6
Draft Team Boston Bruins logo

Transaction History
Jul 20, 2023 Nate Thompson | Thompson announced his retirement from the NHL Wednesday.
Oct 4, 2022 Nate Thompson | Los Angeles released Thompson from his professional tryout agreement Tuesday.
Apr 16, 2022 Philadelphia Flyers | Nate Thompson | Thompson (lower body) will be back in the lineup against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Apr 13, 2022 Philadelphia Flyers | Nate Thompson | Thompson (lower body) won't be available for Wednesday's game versus the New York Rangers.
Mar 31, 2022 Philadelphia Flyers | Nate Thompson | Thompson (shoulder) is on track to be activated off injured reserve and return to the lineup Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Feb 28, 2022 Philadelphia Flyers | Nate Thompson | Thompson (shoulder) is expected to play again this season, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports, though the team hasn't provided a specific return date.
Nov 30, 2021 Philadelphia Flyers | Nate Thompson | Thompson underwent shoulder surgery Tuesday and is expected to be out long term, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.
Nov 28, 2021 Philadelphia Flyers | Nate Thompson | Thompson injured his shoulder Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes and will be out a matter of "weeks," Giana Han of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Oct 27, 2021 Philadelphia Flyers | Nate Thompson | Thompson scored a goal in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
Jul 28, 2021 Philadelphia Flyers | Nate Thompson | Thompson signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday.
May 19, 2021 Winnipeg Jets | Nate Thompson | Thompson posted two assists and four hits in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1.
Mar 29, 2021 Winnipeg Jets | Nate Thompson | Thompson scored a goal and added three hits in Monday's 5-1 win over the Calgary Flames.
Mar 27, 2021 Winnipeg Jets | Nate Thompson | Thompson produced an assist and two hits in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Calgary Flames.
Mar 18, 2021 Winnipeg Jets | Nate Thompson | Thompson produced an assist in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Feb 25, 2021 Winnipeg Jets | Nate Thompson | Thompson scored a goal and doled out two hits in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Feb 19, 2021 Winnipeg Jets | Nate Thompson | Thompson (lower body) skated a team-low 6:56 with one hit and one blocked shot in Friday's 2-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Feb 19, 2021 Winnipeg Jets | Nate Thompson | Thompson (lower body) has been activated off injured reserve and is expected to return to the lineup for Friday's game versus Vancouver, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
Feb 15, 2021 Winnipeg Jets | Nate Thompson | Thompson (lower body) won't be available against the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
Feb 14, 2021 Winnipeg Jets | Nate Thompson | Thompson (lower body) was on the ice Sunday in a regular full-contact jersey, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet reports.
Feb 12, 2021 Winnipeg Jets | Nate Thompson | Thompson (lower body) was on the ice Friday in a non-contact jersey but is still considered day-to-day, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet reports.
Jan 28, 2021 Winnipeg Jets | Nate Thompson | Thompson (lower body) skated for the first time Thursday but remains on injured reserve, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet reports.
Jan 22, 2021 Winnipeg Jets | Nate Thompson | Thompson (lower body) was designated for injured reserve Friday.
Jan 22, 2021 Winnipeg Jets | Nate Thompson | Thompson (lower body) won't play versus Ottawa on Saturday, Mitchell Clinton of JetsTV reports.
Jan 21, 2021 Winnipeg Jets | Nate Thompson | Thompson suffered a lower-body injury and will not return to Thursday's game against the Ottawa Senators.
Oct 10, 2020 Winnipeg Jets | Signed C Nate Thompson to a one-year, $750,000 contract.
Feb 24, 2020 TRADE ANALYSIS
The Montreal Canadiens traded Nate Thompson to the Philadelphia Flyers for a 2021 fifth round pick
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Apr 25, 2019 Montreal Canadiens | Re-signed C Nate Thompson to a one-year, $1 million contract.
Feb 11, 2019 Montreal Canadiens | Acquired C Nate Thompson and a 2019 fifth-round draft pick from the Los Angeles Kings for a 2019 fourth-round draft pick.
Feb 13, 2018 Los Angeles Kings | Acquired D Dion Phaneuf and C Nate Thompson from the Ottawa Senators for RW Marian Gaborik and C Nick Shore.
Feb 1, 2018 Ottawa Senators | Activated C Nate Thompson from injured reserve.
Jan 18, 2018 Ottawa Senators | Activated C Nate Thompson from injured reserve.
Jul 1, 2017 Ottawa Senators | Signed C Nate Thompson to a two-year, $3.3 million contract.
Jan 31, 2017 Anaheim Ducks | Activated C Nate Thompson from injured reserve.
Jan 25, 2017 Anaheim Ducks | Loaned C Nate Thompson to San Diego (AHL) on a conditioning assignment.
Oct 11, 2016 Anaheim Ducks | Placed C Nate Thompson on IR.
Dec 22, 2015 Anaheim Ducks | Announced C Nate Thompson has served his suspension.
Dec 14, 2015 Anaheim Ducks | NHL suspended C Nate Thompson three games for an illegal check.
Nov 29, 2015 Anaheim Ducks | Recalled C Nate Thompson from San Diego (AHL).
Jun 30, 2014 Anaheim Ducks | Anaheim Ducks Acquired C Nate Thompson from the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 2015 fourth-round pick (Jonne Tammela) and a 2015 seventh-round pick. (later traded to Edmonton - Edmonton selected Miroslav Svoboda).
Apr 5, 2013 Tampa Bay Lightning | Announced C Nate Thompson served his suspension.
Mar 30, 2013 Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL suspended C Nate Thompson two games for an illegal check to the head.
Mar 23, 2013 Tampa Bay Lightning | Signed C Nate Thompson to a four-year, $6.4 million contract.
Regular Season Stats

Nate Thompson
GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
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Career Stats
Season Team League GP G A TP PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 Playoffs GP G A TP PIM
2001-2002 Seattle Thunderbirds WHL 69 13 26 39 42 Playoffs 11 1 3 4 0
Draft Yr 2002-2003 Seattle Thunderbirds WHL 61 10 24 34 48 Playoffs 15 5 4 9 0
2003-2004 Seattle Thunderbirds WHL 65 13 23 36 24
2004-2005 Seattle Thunderbirds WHL 58 19 15 34 39 Playoffs 12 1 2 3 0
2005-2006 Providence Bruins AHL 74 8 10 18 58 Playoffs 3 0 0 0 0
2006-2007 Boston Bruins NHL 4 0 0 0 0
2006-2007 Providence Bruins AHL 67 8 15 23 74 Playoffs 13 0 2 2 0
2007-2008 Providence Bruins AHL 75 19 20 39 83 Playoffs 10 2 3 5 0
2008-2009 New York Islanders NHL 43 2 2 4 49 390 31.25 45.41 1.15 42.05 -2.61 0.15 0.46
2009-2010 New York Islanders NHL 39 1 5 6 39 371 20.69 42.83 -6.88 37.75 -9.78 0.16 0.49
2009-2010 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 32 1 3 4 17 344 43.75 45.39 -2.68 43.29 -2.86 0.17 0.70
2010-2011 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 79 10 15 25 29 920 42.37 55.97 0.14 50.81 -2.19 0.39 1.24 Playoffs 18 1 3 4 0
2011-2012 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 68 9 6 15 21 795 31.15 47.60 -3.19 43.85 -4.35 0.68 1.06
2011-2012 USA WC 8 2 0 2 0
2012-2013 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 45 7 8 15 17 512 47.22 45.46 -2.53 43.67 -3.27 0.82 1.52
2012-2013 Alaska Aces ECHL 24 7 14 21 23
2012-2013 USA WC 10 1 2 3 8
2013-2014 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 81 9 7 16 27 853 50.00 53.18 2.78 51.70 0.31 0.42 0.84 Playoffs 4 0 0 0 0
2014-2015 Anaheim Ducks NHL 80 5 13 18 39 870 46.15 48.75 -4.97 48.08 -4.25 0.14 0.97 Playoffs 12 2 4 6 0
2015-2016 Anaheim Ducks NHL 49 3 3 6 47 470 45.83 49.63 -6.45 50.12 -4.20 0.26 0.64 Playoffs 7 2 0 2 0
2015-2016 San Diego Gulls AHL 2 0 0 0 0
2016-2017 Anaheim Ducks NHL 30 1 1 2 14 254 75.00 46.36 -7.98 41.30 -11.46 0.24 0.47 Playoffs 17 2 4 6 0
2016-2017 San Diego Gulls AHL 3 0 1 1 2
2017-2018 Ottawa Senators NHL 43 4 7 11 10 426 43.75 43.18 -2.36 43.92 -3.80 0.14 1.13
2017-2018 Los Angeles Kings NHL 26 1 5 6 10 294 46.15 40.00 -8.94 43.61 -7.03 0.20 1.23 Playoffs 4 0 0 0 0
2018-2019 Los Angeles Kings NHL 53 4 2 6 17 556 58.06 45.18 -3.29 44.73 -4.24 0.32 0.54
2018-2019 Montréal Canadiens NHL 25 1 6 7 0 276 33.33 45.37 -11.07 50.50 -4.61 0.22 1.09
2019-2020 Montréal Canadiens NHL 63 4 10 14 21 645 44.20 48.80 -6.60 48.70 -6.90 0.09
2019-2020 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 7 0 1 1 9 72 100.00 51.00 1.00 42.60 -5.20 0.84 Playoffs 16 1 0 1 0
2020-2021 Winnipeg Jets NHL 44 2 3 5 4 356 62.50 47.20 1.70 43.60 -4.80 0.34 0.67 Playoffs 8 0 2 2 0
2021-2022 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 33 1 2 3 31 315 27.60 36.00 -11.90 42.20 -6.10 0.19 0.57
2022-2023 Ontario Reign AHL 30 1 5 6 44 Playoffs 2 2 1 3 0
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Contract History

Signing Team Philadelphia Flyers logo
Signing Date July 28, 2021
Signing Status UFA
Agent Matt Keator
Standard Contract | 1 Years $800,000 0.98% of cap space
2021-2022
Cap Hit $800,000
UFA
AAV $800,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $800,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $800,000
Minors Salary $800,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Winnipeg Jets logo
Signing Date October 10, 2020
Signing Status UFA
Agent Matt Keator
Standard Contract | 1 Years $750,000 0.92% of cap space
2020-2021
Cap Hit $750,000
UFA
AAV $750,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $750,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $750,000
Minors Salary $750,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Montreal Canadiens logo
Signing Date April 25, 2019
Signing Status UFA
Agent Matt Keator
Standard Contract | 1 Years $1,000,000 1.23% of cap space
2019-2020
Cap Hit $1,000,000
UFA
AAV $1,000,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $1,000,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $1,000,000
Minors Salary $1,000,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Ottawa Senators logo
Signing Date July 1, 2017
Signing Status UFA
Agent Matt Keator
Standard Contract | 2 Years $3,300,000 2.20% of cap space
2017-2018 2018-2019
Cap Hit $1,650,000 $1,650,000
UFA
AAV $1,650,000 $1,650,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $1,650,000 $1,650,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $1,650,000 $1,650,000
Minors Salary $1,650,000 $1,650,000
Clauses M-NTC M-NTC
UFA Year
Signing Team Tampa Bay Lightning logo
Signing Date March 24, 2013
Signing Status UFA
Standard Contract | 4 Years $6,400,000 2.49% of cap space
2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017
Cap Hit $1,600,000 $1,600,000 $1,600,000 $1,600,000
UFA
AAV $1,600,000 $1,600,000 $1,600,000 $1,600,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $1,500,000 $1,600,000 $1,600,000 $1,700,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $1,500,000 $1,600,000 $1,600,000 $1,700,000
Minors Salary $1,500,000 $1,600,000 $1,600,000 $1,700,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Tampa Bay Lightning logo
Signing Date January 31, 2011
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,800,000 1.40% of cap space
2011-2012 2012-2013
Cap Hit $900,000 $900,000
UFA
AAV $900,000 $900,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $850,000 $850,000
Signing Bonuses $100,000 $0
Total Salary $950,000 $850,000
Minors Salary $950,000 $850,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Tampa Bay Lightning logo
Signing Date July 16, 2010
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 1 Years $625,000 1.05% of cap space
2010-2011
Cap Hit $625,000
RFA
AAV $625,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $625,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $625,000
Minors Salary $625,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team New York Islanders logo
Signing Date July 25, 2009
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 1 Years $550,000 0.97% of cap space
2009-2010
Cap Hit $550,000
RFA
AAV $550,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $550,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $550,000
Minors Salary $105,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Boston Bruins logo
Signing Date July 28, 2008
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 1 Years $500,000 0.88% of cap space
2008-2009
Cap Hit $500,000
RFA
AAV $500,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $500,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $500,000
Minors Salary $70,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Boston Bruins logo
Signing Date July 28, 2005
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $1,450,000 1.24% of cap space
2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008
Cap Hit $483,333 $483,333 $483,333
RFA
AAV $483,333 $483,333 $483,333
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $450,000 $450,000 $475,000
Signing Bonuses $40,000 $20,000 $15,000
Total Salary $490,000 $470,000 $490,000
Minors Salary $50,000 $45,000 $40,000
Clauses
UFA Year