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Tage Thompson

Center · Buffalo Sabres

2016 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 26 (#26) — St. Louis Blues

Next Game

Sun, Apr 26 · 2:00 PM ET @ Bruins

TNT, TruTV, HBO MAX, Sportsnet, TVAS, MSG-B, NESN

Age 286'6"220 lbsShoots RightPhoenix, USA

Current Season

GP

81

Goals

40

Assists

41

Points

81

+/-

-6

S%

14.7%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 23@ BOS000+1319:16
Apr 21vs BOS000-1616:55
Apr 19vs BOS213+3720:01
Apr 13@ CHI202+2617:31
Apr 9vs CBJ000+1216:47

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$7.14M

Total Value

$50.00M

Expires

7 yrs · 2029-2030

Status

Then UFA

5-team no-trade list (Years 3-7)

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Playoffs
Caufield Opens Up to Media

Caufield fields media questions, dropping nuggets from the scrum that fans devour. These ops reveal the mindset driving top snipers through playoff grind. With eyes on his production, his words carry weight as his team navigates the bracket's brutal turns.

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Caps Free Up Logan Thompson to Find His Groove

Logan Thompson finally looks like the goalie everyone whispered about in Vegas scouting rooms, but only after landing in Washington where the pressure cooker dials way back. He tells it straight: "I'm just more free here," a line that has Caps brass grinning because they've needed a steady hand between the pipes amid their playoff push.

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Playoffs
Thompson's Third-Period Blitz Stuns Bruins in Game 1

Tage Thompson flips the script on the Bruins with a third-period explosion that no one saw coming in Game 1. Buffalo's big sniper, who's been quiet all series until now, channels that Buffalo grit we've seen in past playoff runs to tilt the ice. The Bruins' locker room buzz after that period tells you they're scrambling for answers heading into Game 2.

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Ex-Ref Rips Hextall's Thompson Gaffe

A former NHL referee unleashes on broadcaster Leah Hextall over a post-game interview blunder with Tage Thompson. Insiders recall similar broadcast hiccups that irk players in high-stakes moments, fueling old-school debates on media access. The fallout highlights tensions between press row and the Sabres' rising star. NHL_RELEVANT:

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Ex-Ref Rips Hextall's Thompson Gaffe - Embarrassing

A retired NHL referee unloads on broadcaster Leah Hextall over a cringe-worthy post-game interview slip-up with Buffalo's Tage Thompson. Those of us who've covered enough locker rooms know these moments can haunt a reporter's reputation in the tight-knit hockey media world. The ref didn't hold back with his "truly embarrassing" verdict, and it's sparking debate among insiders who remember Hextall's rise through the ranks.

Buffalo Sabres
Playoffs
Thompson's Second Evens the Score

Thompson delivers the clutch equalizer with his second goal of the night, keeping his team's hopes alive in a game that's gone down to the wire. You know the kid's got that scoring touch that turns momentum on a dime, especially when the building's rocking. This tie sets up a finish where every shift counts in the playoffs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Tage Thompson's stats this season?
Tage Thompson has 40 goals and 41 assists for 81 points in 81 games this season.
What team does Tage Thompson play for?
Tage Thompson is a forward for the Buffalo Sabres.
What is Tage Thompson's contract?
Tage Thompson has a cap hit of $7.14M with 4 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Tage Thompson drafted?
Tage Thompson was drafted in the 2016 NHL Draft by the St. Louis Blues in Round 1, Pick 26 (26 overall).
Where is Tage Thompson from?
Tage Thompson is 28 years old and was born in Phoenix, USA.