‘After starting the season on the top line but flaming out under Ralph Krueger and ending up as a regular healthy scratch, Thompson found a regular role under interim coach Don Granato. The line of Casey Mittelstadt between Thompson and Rasmus Asplund became a staple as Granato’s third unit and Thompson finished with career highs of eight goals and 14 points while playing only 38 of the 56 games.’
World Championships: Tage Thompson to play for Team USA, Colin Miller for Canada
Source: Buffalo News