| March 30, 2025 |
Thomas has played just one of the Kings' last 20 games after being scratched again in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Maple Leafs. - Thomas' status with the Kings is in bad shape. When Tanner Jeannot (undisclosed) and Alex Turcotte (upper body) exited the lineup with injuries, the Kings opted to call up and play 28-year-old Jeff Malott instead of inserting Thomas into the lineup. Thomas hasn't helped his cause much in 2024-25, earning just three points, 19 shots on net, 37 hits and a minus-4 rating over 23 appearances. At this point, it's safe to assume Thomas won't play unless he's the only option available to enter the lineup. |
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| Feb. 26, 2025 |
Thomas was scratched for the fourth straight game in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Canucks. - Thomas got into six of eight games between Jan. 22 and Feb. 7, but he failed to record a point in that span. The Kings have opted to go back to dressing seven defensemen, with Thomas the forward most frequently coming out of the lineup to accommodate that composition. The 25-year-old has had a tough season with just three points over 22 outings after producing four points in a seven-game sample late in 2023-24. He's too old to have his development prioritized at this point, which makes it tough to see him carving out much playing time when the Kings are healthy. |
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| Jan. 14, 2025 |
Thomas was scratched for the sixth straight game in Monday's 1-0 loss to the Oilers. - Thomas played in six straight games from Dec. 14-28, but he's since been stuck in the press box. That could be his future for a while longer, as Samuel Helenius was sent down, leaving Thomas as the only spare forward on the Kings' roster. The team's steady usage of 11 forwards and seven defensemen doesn't leave an opening for Thomas, but if they go back to 12 forwards and six blueliners, Thomas would be in line to play. He has three points, 18 shots on net, 24 hits and a minus-1 rating over 16 appearances. |
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| Dec. 14, 2024 |
Thomas logged an assist and two hits in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Rangers. - Thomas was activated from injured reserve Dec. 7, but he spent three games as a healthy scratch before drawing in for Trevor Moore (upper body). This was Thomas' first action since Nov. 25. The 24-year-old forward has three points, 14 shots on net, 20 hits and a plus-1 rating over 11 appearances this season, primarily in a bottom-six role. |
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| Dec. 7, 2024 |
Thomas (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Wild. - Thomas could occupy a spot on the fourth line versus Minnesota after missing the last four games. The 24-year-old center has a goal and two points in 10 appearances this season. |
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| Dec. 5, 2024 |
Thomas (undisclosed) was in a regular jersey at practice Thursday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports. - Thomas has missed the last four games and could return to action Saturday versus Minnesota. Thomas has a goal and an assist over 10 games this season. |
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| Nov. 29, 2024 |
Thomas (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Friday. - Thomas has a goal and an assist in 10 appearances this season. He last played in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to San Jose, so this move is presumably retroactive to that date. When Thomas is healthy, he might serve on the fourth line, but the 24-year-old isn't guaranteed a spot in the lineup. |
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| Nov. 9, 2024 |
Thomas recorded an assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets. - Thomas picked up his first point since his goal in his season debut Oct. 29 versus the Sharks. The 24-year-old was the latest to take a turn on the first line at even strength in the absence of Alex Turcotte (upper body). Thomas has two points, 12 shots on net, 13 hits and a plus-1 rating over seven appearances, but most of his playing time this season is likely to be in a bottom-six role. |
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| Oct. 29, 2024 |
Thomas scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Sharks. - This was Thomas' season debut, and he played on the second line at even strength. His tally tied the game at 1-1 in the second period, just 58 seconds after Jake Walman opened the scoring for the Sharks. Thomas took the spot of Kevin Fiala, who was scratched for missing a team meeting. Moving forward, Thomas is likely to challenge Trevor Lewis or Andre Lee for a spot on the fourth line. |
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| June 6, 2024 |
Thomas inked a two-year, $1.55 million contract with Los Angeles on Thursday. - Thomas made his NHL debut this season, logging seven regular-season games for the Kings in which he recorded three goals on nine shots, one assist and eight hits while averaging just 8:44 of ice time. While he won't be a lock for an Opening Night roster spot, Thomas should certainly be in the mix heading into training camp in the fall. |
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| April 16, 2024 |
Thomas was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Tuesday. - Thomas made a strong first impression in the NHL with three goals, one assist, nine shots on goal and eight hits over seven games despite averaging 8:44 of ice time per contest. He'll still lose his roster spot to Alex Turcotte (upper body), who was activated from long-term injured reserve. It's possible Thomas stays in the AHL, as the Reign are set to begin a playoff run, but he should get a chance to compete for a roster spot for 2024-25. |
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| April 13, 2024 |
Thomas registered an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Ducks. - Thomas continues to impress in limited minutes with three goals and an assist over six contests. The 24-year-old has exceeded 10 minutes of ice time just twice. He's added nine shots on net, seven hits and a plus-2 rating. Until the Kings are at full health, Thomas is just about guaranteed a place in the lineup, but it's unclear if that will carry over into the playoffs. |
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| April 11, 2024 |
Thomas scored a goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Flames. - Thomas stretched the Kings' lead to 3-0 in the second period. The 24-year-old has thrived in a fourth-line role since he was recalled from AHL Ontario, picking up three goals, eight shots on net, six hits and a plus-1 rating over five appearances. He's leapfrogged Arthur Kaliyev on the Kings' depth chart, and it seems likely Thomas will be in the lineup for Game 1 of the playoffs if Carl Grundstrom (lower body) isn't ready to play. |
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| April 9, 2024 |
Thomas scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Ducks. - Thomas poked in the puck at 5:50 of the first period, but that was all the Kings could muster against Lukas Dostal. Thomas has two goals over his first four NHL appearances despite seeing limited usage on the fourth line. The 24-year-old has added seven shots on net, six hits and a plus-1 rating. |
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| April 4, 2024 |
Thomas scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Sharks. - Thomas converted on a Jordan Spence pass at 11:13 of the first period, just 18 seconds after Adrian Kempe put the Kings on the board. Thomas' goal, his first in the NHL, ended up being the game-winner in the low-event game. The 24-year-old forward has added two shots on net and four hits through his first two games, though he's still seeing extremely limited usage on the fourth line. |
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| March 31, 2024 |
Thomas was promoted from AHL Ontario on Sunday, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports. - Thomas is having his best AHL season to date with 22 goals and 43 points through 61 appearances. The 24-year-old was a second-round pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft and has yet to make his NHL debut. |
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| Oct. 1, 2023 |
Thomas was placed on waivers by the Kings on Sunday, per Chris Johnston of TSN. - Thomas played only 13 games with AHL Ontario last year after undergoing shoulder surgery early in the season. If he clears waivers, the 23-year-old center will report to the AHL again to begin the 2023-24 campaign as he looks to make his NHL debut later in the season. |
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| Sept. 21, 2023 |
Thomas (shoulder) practiced Thursday, Austin Stanovich of LA Hockey Now reports. - Thomas underwent shoulder surgery in November of 2022, which limited him to eight points in 13 AHL games with Ontario. The 23-year-old forward has had a number of significant injury absences early in his career, and the Kings' strong forward depth likely means he'll begin the upcoming season in the minors. Thomas was selected in the second round, 51st overall, in 2018. |
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| July 8, 2023 |
Thomas (shoulder) signed a one-year, two-way contract with LA on Saturday. - Thomas will get $775,000 at the NHL level . He was selected 51st overall in 2018 and has yet to play an NHL game. The 23-year-old had his 2022-23 season cut short when he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in November, the second time in two years that he required shoulder surgery. Thomas had five goals and eight points in 13 AHL games last season. |
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| Nov. 25, 2022 |
Thomas will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery after he was injured Saturday in AHL action, John Hoven of Mayor's Manor reports. - It has been a tough go of things for Thomas, who was drafted in the second round (51st overall) in 2018. Thomas underwent double shoulder surgery in 2021, and this latest surgery will likely keep him out of action until training camp in September. Thomas was off to a good start with AHL Ontario, as he had five goals and three assists in 13 games. |
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| Dec. 3, 2021 |
Thomas (undisclosed) was removed from injured reserve and sent down to AHL Ontario on Friday. - Even before getting hurt in the lead-up to training camp, Thomas was a long shot for the 23-man roster. The 21-year-old center figures to spend the bulk of the year in the minors and is unlikely to offer much in the way of fantasy value in 2021-22. |
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