Nate Thompson was acquired specifically for the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs. Before the madness created by the pandemic, Thompson arrived in Philadelphia just before the NHL trade deadline with Derek Grant. In any circumstance, it takes time to mesh with a new group of players. Perhaps, in that same challenge, Thompson and Grant built a bond. On Friday, we caught up with Thompson on a conference call.
Joining the Flyers
Some of the best trades require a low-risk draft pick for playoff experience. That was exactly the plan Chuck Fletcher had when he acquired Nate Thompson from the Montreal Canadiens for a 2020 fifth-round pick.