Tage Thompson is a future star

[MOGlLNY]

So you're saying he's going to blow out a knee badly like Cheechoo did, from which he was never really the same player? Cool, cool.

Post count. He's a troll. Tage's problem at no point was his skill level, in fact his main issue was that it was that "he had all the tools and no tool box". Literally the opposite of what this guy is suggesting.

 

[majormajor]

I wouldn't get ahead of ourselves here, I don't know why but I get serious Cheechoo vibes from this guy. Like the size is the constant, he's got that I just don't see where you're seeing this massive offensive upside? Like game to game he scores much like cheechoo and we've only seen like half a good year. I just don't think we should get ahead of oursleves this kid has alot to learn to make it permanently in the NHL

Cheechoo was a star player that had an injury shortened career.

Forget his point totals, look at Tage Thompson's skillset. It is incredible. He is a star.

 

[Andrei79]

That deal is one where everyone won. I know the Sabres insisted on getting Thompson. Great deal. He and Tuch have really change the dynamic of the Sabres. What a fun team to follow. I know we're division rivals but they're filled with some of my favorite prospects that I've followed.

 

[Chainshot]

That deal is one where everyone won. I know the Sabres insisted on getting Thompson. Great deal. He and Tuch have really change the dynamic of the Sabres. What a fun team to follow. I know we're division rivals but they're filled with some of my favorite prospects that I've followed.

I'm looking forward to seeing a new group of teams rise in the division, but man... some of the old ones are doing the "you can take this division when you pry it from my cold, dead hand" stuff.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

I wouldn't get ahead of ourselves here, I don't know why but I get serious Cheechoo vibes from this guy. Like the size is the constant, he's got that I just don't see where you're seeing this massive offensive upside? Like game to game he scores much like cheechoo and we've only seen like half a good year. I just don't think we should get ahead of oursleves this kid has alot to learn to make it permanently in the NHL

Also you "Big men in the NHL are never known to just completely fall off the earth after signing a big contracts so I think the 8 years is perfect."

Compares a 6'7 power forward/center to a 6' winger who rode shotgun to one of the best setup men of his generation who's career was written off to a knee injury. Great comp.

All this insight only 4 post into your HF career.

 

[Connor McConnor]

Sabres management low-key has done an amazing job given their circumstances.

If Levi can be that long term guy, they are scary

 

[Coffey]

He’s damn good!! Really happy for Sabres fans.

 

[Woodrow]

Huge props to the Sabres for figuring out he would be better at centre.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

Huge props to the Sabres for figuring out he would be better at centre.

If only they also figured out that Ristolainen would be better as a winger (despite the return they got for him).

 

[Tyrus]

If only they also figured out that Ristolainen would be better as a winger (despite the return they got for him).

For a second you had me convinced that the Flyers transitioned Ristolainen to wing this season, explaining their early success.

 

[Turin]

His hands for a big man are disgusting. Probably the closest thing “aesthetically” to Lemieux in a while right now.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

For a second you had me convinced that the Flyers transitioned Ristolainen to wing this season, explaining their early success.

Lol sorry. I was beating the drum that he was better as a winger than a D. Torts is just ruining the meme potential in Philly

Buffalo should have never fired Torts.

 

[Devils090]

Guy is becoming a star, very fun player and team to watch.

 

[ninetyeight]

What do you guys think, could his brother Tyce ever reach anywhere close to his success? Tyce was never the prospect Tage was, taken in the 4th round opposed to 1st with Tage. But they've had similar years after. Both had couple of ppg seasons in the NCAA and then a slow start in terms of NHL success. Tyce has battled some injuries, been a ppg player in the AHL but haven't really gotten a real chance in the NHL.

 

[tsujimoto74]

I dropped him and my opponent this week picked him up

Rip your fantasy team

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

He's already better than Eichel.

 

[Tofveve]

Must make Sabres' fans hearts so full from base to tip. Wish we had him.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Must make Sabres' fans hearts so full from base to tip. Wish we had him.

Tonight’s game made something full from base to tip I’ll tell ya that for free

 

[Paxon]

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He did recently have a baby, so it checks out

 

[Cianide]

Tage is the remaining piece to the Ryan O'Reilly trade and yes he has made me forget all about ROR.

Tuch has already made me forget about Eichel and Krebs is on his way to burying the EIchel trade in favor of the Sabres.

I think both teams "won" didn't they?

 

[Burnaby Schmo]

Tage Thompson is a monster, and I love him.

 

[Ace]

Highlights of his puck touches from the game. Just positive play after positive play. Someone hit a crossbar flush or he’d have had another assist for seven points. He was also in the crease battling for a puck that could have gone in at one point. Just a dominant personal game from Thompson. Quick decisions, speed, crazy hands in close for a Frankenstein, pucks on nets.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Thompson making fans in Buffalo forget about Eichel.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

He has a lot going for him:

* Huge size
* Exceptional skater
* Unbelieveable hands
* Great shot

He's obviously not Lemieux but there are shades of that kind of package. I had him as an extra on my next U.S. World Cup team but he just may have to get into the main lineup! Pair him with Gaudreau! It will be like John Isner and Diego Schwartzman playing doubles!

 

[Gabrielor]

He's already better than Eichel.

He's also earned shit loads more than Jack ever did.

4th winger, sent to roch, wife had cancer. Tage has earned the eternal respect of Buffalo fans.

Thompson making fans in Buffalo forget about Eichel.

Tuch took care of that last year. He's a memory, and someone else's problem now.