Alex Thompson

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Alex Thompson is a Senior Writer for HockeyMonitor. With a background in Sports Media, Alex joined the team in 2022. He focuses on providing the latest hockey news, game scores, and fresh NHL trade rumors.

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Wild Place Captain on IR With Lower-Body Injury

Alex Thompson - January 7, 2025

The Minnesota Wild are facing another setback as team captain Jared Spurgeon heads to injured reserve with a lower-body injury that'll keep him off...

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Team USA Wins World Juniors Gold with Overtime Goal

Alex Thompson - January 6, 2025

In a stunning overtime finish, 18-year-old Teddy Stiga scored the biggest goal of his young career to clinch gold for Team USA at the...

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Ducks Sign Veteran Forward to 3-Year Extension

Alex Thompson - January 6, 2025

Frank Vatrano is staying with the Ducks, and he's doing it in a pretty clever way. The 30-year-old forward just signed a three-year, $16 million...

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Canucks Exploring Trade Options for Pettersson & Miller

Alex Thompson - January 5, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks are shaking things up in a big way, with stars Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller both potentially on the trading block. Hockey...

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Maple Leafs Activate Auston Matthews

Alex Thompson - January 5, 2025

The Maple Leafs are getting their superstar back. Auston Matthews will return to the lineup Saturday night when Toronto faces the Boston Bruins. The 27-year-old...

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John Tavares Contract Becoming Burden for Maple Leafs

Alex Thompson - January 4, 2025

John Tavares is turning back the clock this season, and it's creating quite a headache for the Maple Leafs' front office. The 34-year-old center has...