Tage Thompson

Tage Thompson

28-Year-Old CenterC
Buffalo Sabres
2025 Stats
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34
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36
PP Pts
20
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-6
PIM
29
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Thompson set career highs in 2022-23 with 47 goals and 94 points before dipping to 29 goals and 56 points in 2023-24. Thompson entered 2024-25 with something to prove, and he largely delivered, providing 44 markers and 72 points across 76 appearances. However, his shooting percentage jumped to 18.2, which is notably above his career average of 13.6, and the number of high-danger shots he took collapsed to 38 last year compared to his 87 in 2022-23. His expected goals in 2024-25 were 24.5, marginally above his 24.2 from 2023-24, and well below his 34.2 from 2022-23. His offensive production last season might have been due to puck luck far more than it was in 2022-23. Rather than 2024-25 representing a bounce-back, it might be a bit of a red herring, and he could regress closer to his 29-goal, 56-point showing in 2023-24 this year. Read Past Outlooks
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Center
Shoots Right
Height 6'6"
DOB 10/30/1997
Born Phoenix, Arizona
Drafted 1st Rd, #26 Overall in 2016
Signed a seven-year, $50 million contract extension with the Sabres in August of 2022.
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CBuffalo Sabres
March 9, 2026
Thompson recorded four assists, including three on the power play, in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Lightning.
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Thompson didn't find the back of the net in this high-scoring win, but he didn't need to do so in order to make a huge impact on offense after participating directly in four of the team's eight goals. His four assists were a season-best output for the 28-year-old playmaker, who's posted 15 points (six goals, nine assists) during his active 11-game point streak.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    19:11
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    3:32
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:03
 
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18:07
2:42
0:54
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Thompson had high expectations entering the season after erupting for 47 goals and 94 points across 78 outings in the 2022-23 campaign. He only produced 29 goals and 56 points over 71 games in 2023-24, making him one of the biggest fantasy disappointments of the year. Thompson also plummeted from 20 power-play goals to nine while falling behind in both shot generation and finishing ability. Still, the Arizona native surpassed 245 shots on target for the third straight campaign and registered 21 points, including 11 goals, in his final 18 outings. Thompson is expected to be ready for training camp after sustaining a lower-body injury in Buffalo's regular-season finale. He is a good bet to rebound in 2024-25, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him return to being a point-per-game player.
The Sabres took a risk when they signed Thompson to a seven-year, $50 million contract in the summer of 2022, but that deal is already looking like a huge win for general manager Kevyn Adams. Thompson's career got off to an underwhelming start, with him scoring 18 goals and 35 points in 145 outings between 2017-18 and 2020-21. It wasn't until 2021-22 that Thompson really started to put it together by contributing 38 goals and 68 points in 78 games. That breakout led to Buffalo's big commitment, and Thompson rewarded that trust by demonstrating last season that he can do even better. Looking forward, Thompson is set to continue to make Adams look good by at least exceeding the 30-goal and 60-point milestones for the third straight year and might do meaningfully better offensively than even those impressive marks.
Thompson looked like a full fade in any fantasy format a season ago after he managed just 18 goals and 35 points in his first 140 NHL games. The Sabres still didn't win much in 2021-22, but Thompson did his part, posting a massive line of 38 goals, 68 points (including 16 with the man advantage) and 253 shots on goal in 78 games. Thompson's breakthrough seems sustainable. Sure, his 15 percent shooting percentage was a bit high, but his usage was terrific, and he won't turn 25 until late October. In the span of a year, Thompson has gone from a fringe NHL player to a franchise cornerstone for a Buffalo team which should be much improved this coming year.
It wasn't pretty (eight goals, six assists, 14 points, minus-six rating), but Thompson set career-high marks across the board last season. He was in and out of the lineup early in the year before securing a full-time spot over the course of Buffalo's final 23 games. He was productive over that span, posting seven goals and 12 points. Thompson is the exact type of player a rebuilding team like Buffalo should give every opportunity to bloom. He's 6-foot-6 with an excellent set of hands and he's still just 23 years old. It would be shocking if Thompson didn't begin next season as a regular in the lineup given his strong finish to last campaign, but fantasy managers should take a wait-and-see approach before taking the plunge.
Thompson only appeared in one contest with the Sabres before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury last year. The 6-foot-6 American should be a full-time player for Buffalo in 2020-21, but he'll be playing in a checking role on the fourth line, severely limiting his offensive upside. Thompson should be a solid bottom-sixer for the Sabres this season, but he won't be a useful fantasy option.
Thompson's huge at 6-foot-6 and 205 pounds, and he turns just 22 in October, so there's some upside to be found in St. Louis' 2016 first-rounder. He spent most of last season with the big club in Buffalo, coming away with seven goals, 12 points and a minus-22 rating in 65 games. That lack of scoring suggests he's likely ticketed for a bottom-six role, though Thompson did flash some AHL scoring touch with six goals and three helpers in eight games. Though the Sabres have a glut of bottom-six forwards on the roster, Thompson's size and youth should help him secure a roster spot in camp.
The 2016 first-round (26th overall) pick got his first taste of the NHL last season, lighting the lamp three times and dishing out six helpers in 41 games. There was a learning curve for Thompson, however, as he struggled defensively at times, shying away from contact and finishing with a minus-12 rating. Still, The 6-foot-5, 205-pound forward has massive potential highlighted by a dangerous wrister, but the Blues packaged him in a trade to Buffalo in exchange for star Ryan O'Reilly. The Sabres are a better fit for Thompson at this time, as they're younger and the pressure of chasing a Cup hasn't arrived yet. It will be a good opportunity for the 20-year-old to hone in on improvements while manning Buffalo's third line. Fantasy owners in keeper leagues should see Thompson's bright future, but those searching for results this season will want to look elsewhere.
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Point streak hits 10 games
CBuffalo Sabres
March 8, 2026
Thompson scored a goal on four shots and added two hits in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Predators.
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Beast mode activated
CBuffalo Sabres
March 3, 2026
Thompson scored a goal in a 3-2 win over Vegas on Tuesday.
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Seven-game, eight-point streak
CBuffalo Sabres
February 28, 2026
Thompson potted his 32nd goal of the season in a 6-2 win over Tampa Bay on Saturday.
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Two points in Wednesday's win
CBuffalo Sabres
February 26, 2026
Thompson produced a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Devils.
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Officially playing against Canada
CBuffalo Sabres
February 22, 2026
Thompson (undisclosed) will be available for Sunday's gold medal game against Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Emily Kaplan of ESPN reports.
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Headed for Worlds
CBuffalo Sabres
April 15, 2025
Thompson will join Team USA for the 2025 IIHF World Championship, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports Tuesday.
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Thompson missed out on the 4 Nations Face-Off and will be trying to earn a spot with the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Considering the 27-year-old center racked up 44 goals this season, his second 40-plus goal season in the last three years, he certainly would offer some offensive upside for the Americans.
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