Tage Thompson is a future star

[Rabid Ranger]

This dude is as skilled a player as there is in the NHL. Unbelievable package of size, skill, and speed. Full props to Don Granato for unleashing the beast.

 

[Ace]

If my math is correct he has 29 goals in the last 29 games

 

[Nikolajs Sillers]

I have a feeling this season will be a one off

One off many?

And to think that there was a rumor that he was available basically for free

 

[Sasha Orlov]

I have a feeling this season will be a one off

Nope he’s a lock for 60 for the next decade

 

[rams]

If my math is correct he has 29 goals in the last 29 games

Your math is correct

29 goals since Oct. 29

 

[start winnin]

Tage Thompson when he is playing his game to his fullest potential is literally undefendable with his talent with the puck, physical skills and attributes.

 

[Midnight Judges]

Watching him last night he kinda reminded me of Laine. Blistering shot and good playmaking too.

 

[Peasy]

Watching him last night he kinda reminded me of Laine. Blistering shot and good playmaking too.

But add on the fact that he actually tries hard, is constantly involved, and a way better skater.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Idk yet, if he can score 60/120 for 4 more years then maybe I’ll agree

 

[waitin425]

 

[stokes84]

Watching him last night he kinda reminded me of Laine. Blistering shot and good playmaking too.

If you mean by how Laine looked when he was playing against teenagers, yes, I agree.

 

[Djp]

If Buffalo makes the playoffs safely he’s a near certain MVP winner

 

[dortt]

If Buffalo makes the playoffs safely he’s a near certain MVP winner

He'll have to contend with Dahlin for that. Likely a split vote

 

[WhereAreTheCookies]

He'll have to contend with Dahlin for that. Likely a split vote

With what McDavid is doing this season any other player will be hard pressed to win the Hart over him at his current pace especially if he wins both the Rocket and the Ross.

 

[Asymmetric Solution]

They are AZ boys

the internet never forgets

 

[John Pedro]

Silky hands, size and a insane slapshot to boot

amazing player

 

[Tofveve]

Just finished watching the buf/was game. I'm without exception very slow at lauding players. Like crazy slow.

I have to say Tage is a star and IMO now a superstar. Can he excel beyond that? Who knows but I do know he's done enough in the last 2 seasons (this one being the 2nd) to unapologetically proclaim him in the group of players that are the best in the league. He has one of the best if not THE best one-timers (right there with Ovi and Stammer) and his puck-handling is right there with the best in that regard (lemieuesque isn't an overstatement).

IMO he and McDavid and Kucherov are the nightly must-watch players in the league (as much as I love watching Gaudreau, Crosby, Ovi, Stammer, Makar, Tkachuk and a few others).

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Tage has outscored McDavid on a per-60 minute basis for an entire calendar year now. I don't think he's gone more than one or two games without a point -- never once went three games without a point in AN ENTIRE CALENDAR YEAR.

They are the best two players in the league right now, and may be for many years.

 

[Peasy]

I'm fully onboard the hype train and looking forward to seeing where it ends up.

Top 10? Top 5? Top 2?

I'll enjoy the ride.

 

[PaulD]

Im happy for the fans of Sabres, and also those players that stays with the franchise, because they want to fight for success. Eichel wasnt the right guy for that team. Sabrws I think is a collective kind of team. Its seldom good if therr is ONE superstar. A line is better to build around.

Sabres have an abundance of talent in the organization still to come up.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

 

[Beerz]

Sad they used the pajama uniform to announce this instead of the Goat head

 

[WhereAreTheCookies]

Sad they used the pajama uniform to announce this instead of the Goat head

They had to keep it PG for Twitter.

 

[Ace]

Thread title officially pays off

 

[sabremike]

He is a #TallStar!!!