For the fourth day in a row, a defenseman has landed on the waiver wire. This time it is Vancouver Canucks defender Jack Thompson. Thompson hasn’t played yet this season after being struck in the face by a puck during…
The Vancouver Canucks have placed defenseman Jack Thompson on waivers with the goal of assigning him to the AHL's Abbotsford Canucks. Thompson has not played yet this season after suffering a facial injury when struck by a puck during the pre-season, but he has now returned to full health.
The 24-year-old defenseman joined Vancouver from the San Jose Sharks in March in exchange for Jett Woo. Thompson registered 13 points in 14 games with Abbotsford last season, which earned him a one-year, two-way contract extension during the summer.
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