Tage Thompson was an absolute ice demon during the regular season for the surprising Buffalo Sabres.
Across an ironman 81 in 82 appearances, the 28-year-old, nine-year veteran did it all. Thompson had a 40-goal, 81-point season while leading the Sabres’ top line as a tenacious, skillful presence. It was the 2026 men’s Olympic gold medalist’s third campaign in which he scored at least 40 goals and his second with at least 80 points. The Sabres’ turnaround into a Stanley Cup contender does not happen without his elite consistency. Full stop.
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That’s why it’s so jarring to see Thompson somewhat struggle for the
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