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Regularly?
If it happens regularly, where are the dozens of examples of this kind of jump in production being carried forward?
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I think it's fair to be optimistic about Tage, but silly to take it for granted that he will hit and surpass his totals from this year. And given he is still RFA after this contract ends, it seems prudent to wait until next year before extending him. Maybe it costs you a little extra, but at least you'll be pretty sure he's worth the extra. As opposed to ending up with a Skinner-esque deal you'll regret in a few years.
RecycledEichel
Out with the old...
2 very different situations. Skinner happened because he got paired with Eichel during his entire contract year. Tage has stopped growing and has finally grown into his huge frame. Add in that he's away from Kruger, I'd be surprised if this year is not the norm going forward.
Buffaloed
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Tage is actually continuing and building on what he started last season when he became a full time player and tallied 7G, 12PT in the Sabres final 23 games. I don't think he's reached his peak by any means.
This from March 6th
www.expectedbuffalo.com
This from March 6th
A Closer Look at Tage Thompson's Breakout
Tage Thompson is having a breakout season for the Buffalo Sabres. Is this type of performance sustainable moving forward?
www.expectedbuffalo.com
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That Josh Allen sure looks athletic, if it wasn't for those accuracy issues...
Yeah you should absolutely, positively not give him a long term expensive extension this summer unless he is willing to sign for pennies on the dollar. His agent comes and wants a 6 year, 4M per deal? Absolutely sign it. But giving him north of 6M with any term at this point would be foolish. He's had a great breakout season...but always be leery of long term deals based on one good season. There's zero reason to rush a deal, we have plenty of cap space and can negotiate in season should he he come back strong again next year.
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Tage rules but I do think his accomplishments are dimmed slightly by the fact offense has seen a big jump around the league. 35/35 this year is not the same as 35/35 five years ago
If he's TT from the first half of the year putting up a lot of points and getting scored on a lot, he's a lot less exciting than TT from the back half, slightly outscoring the opposition while playing 1C.
The first player is worth something, the second player is worth alot.
The first player is worth something, the second player is worth alot.
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Tage kind of had the Josh Allen thing happen where he couldn’t hit the net to picking the tiniest of corners. Also I thought he would never be able to develop his strength on the puck to the level It needed to be.
Dubi Doo
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His defensive game has seemingly taken big steps this year and he's limiting the mind farts. These are things Im hoping wont fluctuate like goals and points. Tage has some freaky potential given his size, shot, silky smooth hands, and speed. He can be a force in this league if his defensive play continues to improve.
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"Team first" "Team first" "Team first".....
He sounds like he's channeling Don Granato.
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Nobody could have ever thought the ROR trade would yield us our number 1 center
Hey, we got our Cup, use Tage and get yours. I’d love to see the trade work out like that and Buffalo is long overdue for a visit by Lord Stanley.
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The Blunder Years
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Dubi Doo
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This give me so much faith in Granato, man:
buffalonews.com
These two quotes specifically fill me with optimism:
"There's more, you can do more," Granato said was his basic message. "Even when Tage hit 30, he and I had a talk, 'I know you're going to score more, you know you're going to score more, so we can celebrate this, but onward and upward, let's go. There's still more for us.' "
"As a young guy or guy without much experience, you're almost trying to prove your skill set and so you force a play," Granato said. "It's 'I want to make a play here.' Tage is at a point now where he's like, 'I don't have to make a play here. If there's a play to be made, I am going to make it. And I'm going to extend the possession long enough to see if that might open up or that might open up.' He's actually seeing layers of options."
Not only does he build an incredible connection with Tage that shows a lot of trust between the two, but Granato also knows the game and understands how young players grow within the game. The sky is the limit for this kid, and with Granato at the helm- Im for once confident he'll squeeze every bit of potential out of him.
Im also intrigued to see how Krebs develops under him.
Tage Thompson's breakthrough season for Sabres on the verge of franchise history
The 24-year-old has 37 goals – more than double the total he had over his first 145 career games. He's aiming to become the team's first 40-goal scorer since Jeff
These two quotes specifically fill me with optimism:
"There's more, you can do more," Granato said was his basic message. "Even when Tage hit 30, he and I had a talk, 'I know you're going to score more, you know you're going to score more, so we can celebrate this, but onward and upward, let's go. There's still more for us.' "
"As a young guy or guy without much experience, you're almost trying to prove your skill set and so you force a play," Granato said. "It's 'I want to make a play here.' Tage is at a point now where he's like, 'I don't have to make a play here. If there's a play to be made, I am going to make it. And I'm going to extend the possession long enough to see if that might open up or that might open up.' He's actually seeing layers of options."
Not only does he build an incredible connection with Tage that shows a lot of trust between the two, but Granato also knows the game and understands how young players grow within the game. The sky is the limit for this kid, and with Granato at the helm- Im for once confident he'll squeeze every bit of potential out of him.
Im also intrigued to see how Krebs develops under him.
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… If I was being like that, I’d have mentioned Brett Hull and I still don’t believe that was a goal.I -want- Buffalo to hoist the Cup.
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