TAGE THOMPSON #72

Notes accurate as of Sept. 1, 2026

PRONUNCIATION:  TAHMP-suhn, TAYJ

CONTRACT STATUS: Signed through 2029-30 ($7.1 million AAV)

CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Acquired by Buffalo from St. Louis with Patrik Berglund, Vladimir Sobotka, a first-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft and a second-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft in exchange for Ryan O’Reilly, July 1, 2018; Selected by St. Louis in the first round (26th overall) of the 2016 NHL Draft.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:  

  • Made his NHL debut on Oct. 4, 2017 at Pittsburgh as a member of the St. Louis Blues.
  • Recorded his first NHL point with a goal on Dec. 21, 2017 at Edmonton.
  • Skated in his 100th NHL game on March 12, 2019 vs. Dallas.
  • Appeared in his 200th NHL game on March 10, 2022 vs. Vegas.
  • Notched six points (5+1) on Dec. 7, 2022 at Columbus and became the sixth player in Sabres history, and the first since Pat LaFontaine on Feb. 10, 1993, to record six or more points in a single game, the second Sabres skater to record five goals in a single game (Dave Andreychuk, Feb. 6, 1986) and tied the NHL record for the most goals scored in a single period (4).
  • Became the sixth skater in Buffalo Sabres franchise history, and the first since Vanek (20) in 2006-07, to record 20 or more power-play goals in a single season in 2022-23 (20).
  • Joined LaFontaine (53+95 in 1992-93) and Mogilny (76+51 in 1992-93) as the only three skaters in Sabres franchise history to record at least 47 goals and 47 or more assists in a single season in 2022-23.
  • Recorded his 100th NHL goal on March 24, 2023 vs. New Jersey.
  • Played in his 300th NHL game on April 11, 2023 at New Jersey.
  • Has led all Sabres skaters in goals in each of the last five seasons (2021-22, 38 goals; 2022-23, 47 goals; 2023-24, 29 goals; 2024-25, 44 goals; 2025-26, 40).
  • Appeared in his 400th NHL game on Dec. 20, 2024 vs. Toronto.
  • Recorded his 300th NHL point (assist) on Feb. 2, 2025 vs. New Jersey.
  • Registered a plus-6 rating on Jan. 28, 2025 vs. Boston and became one of nine Sabres forwards to record a plus-minus of plus-6 or better in a single game.
  • Notched the eighth hat trick of his career on April 6, 2025, which moved him into a tie with Vanek for the sixth-most in franchise history.
  • Recorded 44 goals in 2024-25 and became the first Sabres skater since Thomas Vanek (2006-07, 43 goals; 2008-09, 40 goals) to record multiple seasons of 40 or more goals with Buffalo.
  • Led all NHL skaters in 2024-25 with 37 even-strength goals, the most by a Sabres skater in a single season since Alexander Mogilny (49) in 1992-93. Became one of four Sabres skaters all-time to record 35 or more even-strength goals in a single season.
  • Posted 40 or more goals in a single season for the third time in his career in 2025-26 and joined Danny Gare (3), Pat LaFontaine (3), Rick Martin (5) and Gilbert Perreault (3) as the only skaters in franchise history to accomplish that feat.  
  • Scored the 200th goal of his NHL career and recorded five or more points in a single game for the third time in his career on Jan. 15 vs. Montreal. 
  • Became the 13th Buffalo skater all-time, and the first since Thomas Vanek on April 2, 2011, to reach 200 goals with Buffalo on Jan. 24, 2026 at NY Islanders. Reached the 200-goal mark in his 458th game played with Buffalo and became the eighth skater (Dave Andreychuk, Mike Foligno, Danny Gare, Rick Martin, Gilbert Perreault, Rene Robert, Thomas Vanek) in Sabres history to reach 200 goals within their first 500 games with Buffalo.
  • Appeared in his 500th NHL game on Jan. 27, 2026 at Toronto.  
  • Recorded the 400th point of his NHL career on March 27, 2026 vs. Detroit.
  • Led all Sabres skaters in playoff points (15) and was tied for the team lead in playoff goals (5) and assists (10) in 2026.

AMATEUR HIGHLIGHTS:  

  • Spent two seasons at the University of Connecticut, totaling 64 points (33+31) in 70 games.
  • Was selected as a member of the 2017 Hockey East Third All-Star Team after leading all Huskies in goals (19) and points (32) as a sophomore.
  • Ranked second among all UConn skaters in goals (14), assists (18) and points (32) during his freshman season in 2015-16.
  • Led all NCAA players with 13 power-play goals as a freshman in 2015-16.

INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:  

  • Represented Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics and recorded four points (3+1) en route to winning the gold medal.  
  • Served as an alternate captain for Team USA at the 2025 IIHF World Championship and recorded seven points (5+2) in seven games en route to a gold medal.
  • Played for Team USA at the 2021 IIHF World Championship, where he recorded five points (1+4) in eight games and captured a bronze medal.
  • Made his debut with the United States’ senior national team at the 2018 IIHF World Championship in Denmark, tallying three points (1+2) in 10 games and earning a bronze medal.
  • Recorded five points (1+4) in seven games at the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship in Canada, helping the United States to a gold medal.
  • Won a gold medal with the United States at the 2015 IIHF U18 World Championship in Switzerland.

NHL FIRSTS

Game: 10/4/17 at PIT

Goal: 12/21/17 at EDM

Assist: 1/2/18 vs. NJD

AWARDS & HONORS

Professional:

2022-2023 NHL All-Star Game (Replaced by Rasmus Dahlin due to injury)

International:

2015 IIHF U18 World Championship Gold Medal

2017 IIHF World Junior Championship Gold Medal

2018 IIHF World Championship Bronze Medal

2021 IIHF World Championship Bronze Medal

2025 IIHF World Championship Gold Medal

2026 Olympic Gold Medal

Amateur:

2016-2017 Hockey East Third All-Star Team