Confirmed with Link: Nate Thompson re-signs (one-year, one-way contract)

[Kid Dynomite]

One-year, one-way contract for forward Nate Thompson

Contract worth $1 million.

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[Koivu11]

Cool I guess.

 

[Tuggy]

 

[Vachon23]

For a 13-14th forward no problem ! Now the Froese Chaput Agostino of this world will can stay in Laval

 

[habsfan891]

So begin the bad decisions he would have easily been replaced from within by a younger player this is just wasting contract slots.

 

[Tuggy]

For a 13-14th forward no problem ! Now the Froese Chaput Agostino of this world will can stay in Laval

If you think he's going to be the 13-14th forward, then I've got a bridge to sell you.

 

[Kotkaniemi15]

Welcome back @TheGreatNate

 

[SkywalkerQC]

Well I guess we are not going to waste a 4th rounder on a 4th line center this year. Good vet that can also be deal at the deadline if we are out of the playoff‍

 

[Vachon23]

If you think he's going to be the 13-14th forward, then I've got a bridge to sell you.

If he is on the regular line-up, that’s mean Poehling/Evans would not be ready but I think he is there as depth only and you could have a pick for him a the next TDL

 

[JoelWarlord]

Lovely. Can't wait until Kotkaniemi gets punted to the wing or scratched for this guy to play 15 minutes a night down the stretch.

If you think he's going to be the 13-14th forward, then I've got a bridge to sell you.

This happens every time man. Every time they trade for or sign some depth plug we all know deep down they're going to get way too much ice time and we have to go through the motions of pretending this team won't overuse him. So frustrating.

 

[le_sean]

Still maintain that if we had him and Weal all season instead of the vomit inducing 4th line they had before, the team would have squeaked in.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

So begin the bad decisions he would have easily been replaced from within by a younger player this is just wasting contract slots.

If this means Poehling playing in Laval is being seriously considered than great signing. All about taking it slow with these kids. I wouldn't mind a year of sucking too while our Brooks, Suzukis and Uzis are getting ready.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Remember in Moneyball where Billy Beane trades a guy so his coach can't play him and instead play someone who is a better fit for their build?

You don't give your coach his stupid toys that suck and get overused and hurt the team.

Don't like this at all. Thompson sucks and gets played way too often.

 

[L4br3cqu3]

If you think he's going to be the 13-14th forward, then I've got a bridge to sell you.

This.

Wouldn't even be surprised if Julien played him in front of either Kotkaniemi/Poehling, wouldn't even be surprised if one or both were sent to the AHL because of that.

 

[habsfan891]

If this means Poehling playing in Laval is being seriously considered than great signing. All about taking it slow with these kids. I wouldn't mind a year of sucking too while our Brooks, Suzukis and Uzis are getting ready.

Im happy with poehling playing in Laval i wasnt referencing him to replace thompson just saying theres betrer options than wasting contract slots.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Thompson is a quality 4th center, I have no problem with this whatsoever. The most interesting development with this is... does this mean we are moving Domi to the wing? Because between Domi, Danault, Kotkaniemi, Poehling, and Thompson, something has to give at center. I'm sure it'll shake itself out during camp, but something to keep an eye on.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Folin and Thompson are decent depth signings. That's all it is people. We are not a 100% rebuilding team so were not just going to insert all our youth cause we have open spots. They will have to earn the job.

 

[le_sean]

Remember in Moneyball where Billy Beane trades a guy so his coach can't play him and instead play someone who is a better fit for their build?

You don't give your coach his stupid toys that suck and get overused and hurt the team.

Don't like this at all. Thompson sucks and gets played way too often.

He didn’t suck at all actually. Won 55% of his faceoffs, is a good forechecker and even had a decent Corsi despite being a 4th liner. 64% Dzone starts. He also only played 13 mins a game which was lowest on the team for a regular.

Not sure what more you expect from a bottom line, unless you preferred Chaput.

 

[26Mats]

Good signing, in my projected lineup, as it stands now, he's our 13th forward:

Tatar Danault Gallagher
Drouin Domi Shaw
Byron KK Poehling
Lehkonen Weal Armia
Thompson, Dlo


I'd like to upgrade Byron (equal or higher talent, but bigger body) and have no clue where Drouin fits.

 

[Koivu11]

Thompson is a quality 4th center, I have no problem with this whatsoever. The most interesting development with this is... does this mean we are moving Domi to the wing? Because between Domi, Danault, Kotkaniemi, Poehling, and Thompson, something has to give at center. I'm sure it'll shake itself out during camp, but something to keep an eye on.

Not sure what we'd do if we happen to sign Duchene on top of that.

 

[Vachon23]

You where all crying last year to that Julien would play Pleky over KK... Thompson is there as depth. He is popular in the locker room and he is a good veteran for the young kids .. I don’t see what is negative with that ..

 

[Le Tricolore]

I prefer Weal as the 4th line centre, but I don't really mind this signing either. Would rather Thompson in the lineup than being forced to play guys like we did this year (Chaput and such).

 

[HOPE]

i don't mind at all, it's a 1y/1M deal depth move, gives an other season to Evan in Laval to polish and get used to pro hockey. If you miss the playoffs it could end up a very late free pick.

 

[eklund the clown]

Another idiotic move.When oh when are we going to get rid of Bergevin?

 

[Kotkaniemi15]

I'M BACK BABY WOOOOOOOO