Player Discussion Tage Thompson 2

[Buffaloed]

When Tage starts popping in 40-50 goals a season Botterill will be called a scouting savant and be inundated with GM job offers.

 

[joshjull]

In two years we're going to be arguing that Kevyn Adams has only been successful because Botterill left him stacked with great young players and prospects, like Tage Thompson.

I can dream, right?

It would be kind of funny though if this prolonged break leads to Mitts, Tage, Cozens and Dahlin getting huge gains in size/strength. Which in turns helps them become the players we need next season and beyond. But I doubt Botts would think its funny

 

[Der Jaeger]

It would be kind of funny though if this prolonged break leads to Mitts, Tage, Cozens and Dahlin getting huge gains in size/strength. Which in turns helps them become the players we need next season and beyond. But I doubt Botts would think its funny

Now that I’m thinking about it, this prolonged break might be the best thing to happen to the Sabres. Come out swinging after a break, like 2005-06? We can dream....

 

[Buffaloed]

In two years we're going to be arguing that Kevyn Adams has only been successful because Botterill left him stacked with great young players and prospects, like Tage Thompson.

I can dream, right?

Botterill could be the next Craig Button.

 

[sufferer]

A change in play style better come with this new physique. No more ill-advised toe drags and delayed snap shots, more strong board play and net front presence. He looked decent last training camp so I still hold out hope for him.

 

[sabremike]

A change in play style better come with this new physique. No more ill-advised toe drags and delayed snap shots, more strong board play and net front presence. He looked decent last training camp so I still hold out hope for him.

Asking Tage to stop using his blessed toe drag is like asking the Pope to stop handing out communion wafers and I shall not stand for that type of blasphemy

 

[sufferer]

Asking Tage to stop using his blessed toe drag is like asking the Pope to stop handing out communion wafers and I shall not stand for that type of blasphemy

I qualified it with "no ill-advised". If given the time and space, may he drag the toe.

 

[TehDoak]

Botterill could be the next Craig Button.

I'm imagining a supercut of him being a TSN Analyst where he says "it's a situation where...."

 

[Der Jaeger]

I qualified it with "no ill-advised". If given the time and space, may he drag the toe.

its the new ‘bend the knee.’

Drag the toe.

 

[Montag DP]

its the new ‘bend the knee.’

Drag the toe.

When thou comest into the presence of The Tage, drag the toe, for the ice on which thou skatest is holy.

 

[Buffaloed]

A change in play style better come with this new physique. No more ill-advised toe drags and delayed snap shots, more strong board play and net front presence. He looked decent last training camp so I still hold out hope for him.

When he starts collecting easy garbage goals in the dirty areas he'll figure it out. He might not even have the same great shot after the surgery and will be forced to change his game.

 

[Der Jaeger]

Let's start this! Anytime he scores, drag the toe!

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

When Tage starts popping in 40-50 goals a season Botterill will be called a scouting savant and be inundated with GM job offers.

I think he could be a 30-goal scorer. He dominated the A and that's what you want to see happen. Mittelstadt did not. Key difference

 

[Der Jaeger]

Please, someone find a gif of a giraffe dragging his/her toes.

 

[OkimLom]

I think he could be a 30-goal scorer. He dominated the A and that's what you want to see happen. Mittelstadt did not. Key difference

Not sure I would call the production from Tage "dominating" but it was encouraging to see. But hey, if he can score 30 goals, more goals than he has at ANY level in hockey, then more power to him.

 

[itwasaforwardpass]

Begin the off season workout hype train! I'm ready for more disappointment and disillusion in 2020!

 

[MarkusKetterer]

Tage has been perfecting new skills during his time off.

 

[FrenchConnection]

When Tage starts popping in 40-50 goals a season Botterill will be called a scouting savant and be inundated with GM job offers.

So, now we are talking alternate realities and universes...too bad Art Bell wasnt still around im sure you would be a awesome guest for his show.

 

[jc17]

Not sure I would call the production from Tage "dominating" but it was encouraging to see. But hey, if he can score 30 goals, more goals than he has at ANY level in hockey, then more power to him.

Well when the highest number of games he's played in a season at other levels is 36, it shouldn't be a shock he hasn't scored 30 goals in a season.

Past 2 ahl seasons he has 12 goals in 24 games, so there's a pace over 40 if you want to go by pace.

I don't think he'll be a 30 goal scorer either, but I think he can still be a productive player. Really disappointed he was hurt last year. As lackluster as his time in the nhl was I think he showed more potential at times than guys like mitts and nylander.

If he can score 20 goals, have a decent forechecking presence with his reach, I'll be happy

 

[toomuchsauce]

i mean, why wouldn't Tage Thompson win the Rocket Richard trophy next year?

 

[sabremike]

Oh no, Tage is going to get Me Too'ed after the release of this shocking video:

 

[cybresabre]

i mean, why wouldn't Tage Thompson win the Rocket Richard trophy next year?

We haven't traded him yet.

 

[OkimLom]

Well when the highest number of games he's played in a season at other levels is 36, it shouldn't be a shock he hasn't scored 30 goals in a season.

Past 2 ahl seasons he has 12 goals in 24 games, so there's a pace over 40 if you want to go by pace.

I don't think he'll be a 30 goal scorer either, but I think he can still be a productive player. Really disappointed he was hurt last year. As lackluster as his time in the nhl was I think he showed more potential at times than guys like mitts and nylander.

If he can score 20 goals, have a decent forechecking presence with his reach, I'll be happy

I hope for the teams sake he can perform that well. It will be interesting to see how he does away from a non-Taylor coached team now that Chris is gone. He’s been very productive under him. It’s going to be interesting to see how other Players perform without Chris as well.

 

[UnleashRasmus]

I cannot wait until he's been traded for a 4th. Yet another part of a terrible trade.

 

[joshjull]

I hope for the teams sake he can perform that well. It will be interesting to see how he does away from a non-Taylor coached team now that Chris is gone. He’s been very productive under him. It’s going to be interesting to see how other Players perform without Chris as well.

Just a FYI. Tage played for Gord Dineen this season. Taylor was with us while Granato was recovering.