Sabres extend Tage Thompson

Sabres extend Tage Thompson with seven-year, $50M deal

Forward Tage Thompson has agreed to a seven-year, $50 million agreement with the Buffalo Sabres, starting in the 2023-24 season.

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The contract's $7.143M cap hit is valid from 2030 through 2031.

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The pride we demand of every player who dons a Buffalo Sabres shirt is personified by Tage Thompson.

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We are happy to have Tage and his family in Buffalo for an extended period of time by extending their contract.

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In 2021-2022 Thompson, who will turn 25 in October, erupted for a breakthrough campaign.

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Thompson played in 78 games and set new single-digit career highs in goals and assists.

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For a season with more than 15 points, more than $7M every season is a significant investment.

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