Jack Thompson - NHL News & Rumors

Former Lightning Prospect Hits Waivers A former Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman is available for the taking, as Jack Thompson has been placed on waivers by the San Jose Sharks.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Heads on waivers Thompson (lower body) has been placed on waivers by the Sharks, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Thompson began the season on non-roster injured reserve with a lower-body ailment. That seems to be resolved, so he'll head on waivers and likely be assigned to the AHL if he clears. The 23-year-old did suit up in 31 NHL games last year, putting up 10 points from the blue line in those contests.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Thompson was labeled day-to-day due to a lower-body injury, Max Miller of NHL.com reports Tuesday.

Impact The Sharks previously placed Thompson on non-roster, injured reserve without clarifying that the blueliner was dealing with a lower-body injury. With the Ontario native deemed day-to-day, he could still suit up in Thursday's season opener against the Golden Knights.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with undisclosed injury Thompson was placed on non-roster, injured reserve with an undisclosed injury Tuesday.

Impact Thompson suited up in 31 regular-season games for the Sharks last year in which he notched four goals and six assists, including three power-play points. Once cleared to play, the Ontario native should challenge for a spot on the 23-man roster, though the team might prefer to see him playing every night in the minors instead of spending time in the press box as a healthy scratch.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Teal Talk: Jack Thompson | San Jose Sharks Brodie Brazil catches up with Jack Thompson about his offseason and his time with both the Sharks and Barracuda last year.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • NHL.COM

Sharks re-sign defenseman Jack Thompson to one-year, two-way contract | San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) General Manager Mike Grier announced today that the club has re-signed defenseman Jack Thompson to a one-ye...

JULY 14, 2025 • NHL.COM

Pens two-way pact Thompson signed a one-year, two-way contract with San Jose on Monday.

Impact Thompson contributed four goals, 10 points, 41 shots on net and 54 blocked shots across 31 NHL regular-season appearances with the Sharks in 2024-25. He also had three goals and 14 points in 27 outings with AHL San Jose during the 2024-25 regular season. The Sharks added veteran blueliners Dmitry Orlov, John Klingberg and Nick Leddy in the offseason, which could lead to the 23-year-old Thompson starting the 2025-26 campaign in the minors.

JULY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Thompson (upper body) was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Friday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Thompson is expected to suit up for AHL San Jose either Friday or Saturday in Calgary. The 23-year-old defenseman was injured Sunday versus the Flames and missed the final two games of the NHL season. He had four goals and 10 points with 54 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 31 NHL appearances this season.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

WIll miss season finale Thompson (upper body) is expected to miss the Sharks' season finale against Edmonton on Wednesday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Thompson will complete the NHL campaign with four goals and 10 points in 31 outings with the Sharks. He also has three goals and 14 points in 27 AHL appearances with the Barracuda in 2024-25.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Monday Thompson (upper body) will be sidelined against Vancouver on Monday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact Thompson is currently stuck in a five-game goal drought during which he managed just two helpers, three shots and 15 blocks while averaging 16:40 of ice time. With the Sharks' season ending against Edmonton on Wednesday, there is little reason to rush the 23-year-old defenseman back into the lineup.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury in Calgary Thompson suffered an upper-body injury Sunday in a 5-2 loss to the Flames, per Max Miller of NHL.com.

Impact Head coach Ryan Warsofsky did not have a postgame update on the severity of Thompson's injury. Sunday was the first of a back-to-back set for San Jose, so Thompson's availability for Monday's divisional matchup against the Canucks is up in the air. There hasn't been much information with respect to the status of Vincent Desharnais (upper body), so if he and Thompson are unable to suit up Monday, the Sharks will have to bring up a blueliner from AHL San Jose on an emergency basis.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts two helpers Thompson notched two assists and four blocked shots in Wednesday's 8-7 overtime loss to the Wild.

Impact Thompson has four points, seven shots on net and 11 blocked shots over five outings in April. The defenseman has been able to carve out steady playing time due to multiple injury absences on the Sharks' blue line. For the season, he's up to 10 points, 40 shots on net, 47 blocks and a minus-7 rating across 29 appearances. Thompson regularly sees power-play time when he's in the lineup, giving him some appeal as a streaming option in deep fantasy formats.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets lone goal in loss Thompson scored a goal on three shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Thompson has a goal and an assist over two appearances during his current stint in the NHL. The 23-year-old has a chance to stick around if Shakir Mukhamadullin (upper body) or Vincent Desharnais (upper body) miss the rest of the season. Thompson has produced four goals, eight points, 38 shots on net, 39 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating over 26 appearances, making this officially his rookie year.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Oilers beat the Sharks 3-2 despite losing Leon Draisaitl to an undisclosed injury

Jeff Skinner tipped in the tiebreaking goal late in the second period and the Edmonton Oilers overcame an injury to Leon Draisaitl and beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2

APRIL 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Draws assist Tuesday Thompson recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks.

Impact Thompson's return to the NHL saw him get on the scoresheet for the first time since March 3. The 23-year-old is up with the big club due to numerous injuries on defense. He could stick around for a while as well, as Shakir Mukhamadullin (upper body) joined Henry Thrun (upper body), Vincent Desharnais (upper body) and Jimmy Schuldt (undisclosed) in the medical bay. Thompson has provided a little upside with seven points and 35 shots on net over 25 appearances, though he also sports a minus-6 rating.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Thompson was recalled from AHL San Jose on Monday, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Thompson has collected three goals, six points, 33 shots on net and 36 blocked shots across 24 NHL outings this season. The Sharks returned Luca Cagnoni to the minors in a corresponding move. Thompson is a good bet to play against Anaheim on Tuesday because of injuries to Henry Thrun (upper body), Vincent Desharnais (upper body) and Jimmy Schuldt (undisclosed).

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to minors Thompson was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Friday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Thompson has three goals and six points in 24 appearances with the Sharks in 2024-25. Players need to be on an AHL roster by 3:00 p.m. ET on Friday in order to be eligible to be sent to the minors at any point for the remainder of the campaign, so Thompson's demotion might simply be a paper transaction to maintain that eligibility.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in OT win Monday Thompson scored a goal in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Thompson found the back of the net for the first time since Nov. 11, and the Sharks have won two of the three games in which he's found the back of the net this season. That said, he has only six points in 22 games and is unlikely to play a significant role going forward, nor have a lot of fantasy upside, due to his role in the lineup.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame vs TOR (3/3): Thompson | San Jose Sharks Defenseman Jack Thompson speaks to the media after the Sharks 3-2 shootout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on March 3, 2025.

MARCH 4, 2025 • NHL.COM

Sharks battle back to stun Leafs 3-2 in shootout

Fabian Zetterlund scored in the fourth round of the shootout as the San Jose Sharks battled back from a two-goal deficit in the third period to stun the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on...

MARCH 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Up from AHL Thompson was summoned from AHL San Jose on Tuesday.

Impact Thompson has registered two goals, three assists, 22 shots on net, 25 blocked shots and nine hits through 18 NHL appearances this season. He played in three straight games with the Sharks before the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off and will probably be in the lineup for Sunday's clash against Calgary.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to minors Thompson was returned to AHL San Jose on Sunday.

Impact Thompson has two goals, three assists, 22 shots on net, 25 blocked shots and nine hits across 18 NHL appearances in 2024-25. The 22-year-old defender has two goals and nine points in 17 minor-league outings this season. If Thompson doesn't return to the Sharks following the 4 Nations Face-Off, Marc-Edouard Vlasic could be back in the lineup after being a healthy scratch in the last three games.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Sharks Thompson was recalled from AHL San Jose on Sunday.

Impact With Jan Rutta (lower body) landing on IR, Thompson will either serve as the seventh defenseman or slot into the Sharks' third pairing Monday against Pittsburgh. The 24-year-old defenseman appeared in 14 NHL games earlier this season, logging two goals and five points.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to AHL Thompson is no longer listed on the Sharks' NHL roster, indicating he has been reassigned to AHL San Jose, per the NHL media site.

Impact Thompson has played just once in the last seven games, so it's possible the organization wants him to get some playing time. Shakir Mukhamadullin was recalled in a corresponding move.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Thompson was brought up from AHL San Jose on Tuesday.

Impact Thompson has been in and out of the lineup for the Sharks this season, and he'll be back with the big club ahead of Wednesday's home matchup with the Sens. Yaroslav Askarov was assigned to the Barracuda in a corresponding move. Thompson has chipped in two goals and three assists from the back end over 13 games with San Jose in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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