Former New Jersey Devils forward Tyce Thompson is taking his talent overseas. 

Barys Astana of the KHL have announced that they have signed Thompson to a one-year contract.

Thompson hit the market as a Group 6 unrestricted free agent (UFA) this summer after not being re-signed by the New York Islanders. This is after the 6-foot-1 winger posted eight goals, 13 assists, and 21 points in 65 AHL games with the Bridgeport Islanders in 2024-25. He did not make an appearance in an NHL game this past season with New York. 

Thompson was selected by the Devils with the 96th overall pick of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. In 11 games over three seasons with the Devils from 2020-21 to 2022-23, he recorded one assist, seven hits, and a minus-4 rating. His time with the Devils organization ended during the 2023-24 season when he was traded to the Islanders in exchange for Arnaud Durandeau. 

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