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Sabres place top-line center Tage Thompson on non-roster list because of personal reasons

Buffalo Sabres top-line center Tage Thompson was placed on the team’s non-roster list because of personal reasons

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • Associated Press

Placed on non-roster reserve The Sabres put Thompson (personal) on non-roster reserve Thursday.

Impact Thompson was a late scratch Wednesday. He was replaced in the lineup by Tyson Jost but Casey Mittelstadt eventually took his place on the top line between Alex Tuch and Jeff Skinner. Thompson has nine goals and 19 points in 26 games this season, a far cry from last season when he managed 47 goals and 94 points in 78 contests.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Wednesday Thompson (personal) won't play Wednesday versus the Bruins, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Thompson's absence was announced just before puck drop. Tyson Jost will enter the lineup in place of Thompson. It's unclear if the 26-year-old will be available for Saturday's game against the Blue Jackets.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three-point effort Thursday Thompson scored an even-strength goal on five shots while adding two assists, one on the power play, in Thursday's 9-3 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact All his points came in the final two frames as the Sabres blew open what had been a 3-2 game after the first period. Buffalo's top line of Thompson, Alex Tuch and Jeff Skinner combined for three goals and 10 points on the night, but the multi-point performance was Thompson's first in nine games since he made his return from an upper-body injury. On the season, the 26-year-old center has nine goals and 19 points in 25 games -- somewhat disappointing numbers after his 2022-23 breakout, but Thompson has proven he can heat up in a hurry.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tage Thompson Nets Sabres' Fifth Goal Of Game Forcing Maple Leafs To Pull Ilya Samsonov

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

First goal since return from injury Thompson scored the game-winning goal Thursday in a 3-1 win over Boston.

Impact He one-timed a sweet feed from Connor Clifton from the high-slot that exploded off his stick so fast that Linus Ullmark didn't have a chance. It was Thompson's first goal since his injury return, and his first since early November. With just seven goals and seven assists in 18 games, Thompson is far off his massive 47-goal total from last season. But he has the talent to carry the Sabres and your fantasy squad with a couple of snaps of his powerful wrists. Be sure he's back in an active role because a streak is coming.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres' Tage Thompson Scores First Goal Since Return From IR vs. Bruins

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Tage Thompson Confirms He's Back In The Buffalo Sabres Lineup Against Detroit Red Wings

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE

"It's Great News" | Buffalo Sabres Head Coach Don Granato Confirms Tage Thompson Is Back In Lineup

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Tage Thompson is returning to Sabres' lineup ahead of schedule for their game against Detroit

Tage Thompson is returning to the Sabres’ lineup well ahead of initial projections

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Ready to rock Thompson (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Tuesday against Detroit.

Impact It was initially believed that Thompson was trending toward a return for Thursday's contest against Boston, but he declared himself good to go following Tuesday's morning skate. He has produced six goals, 12 points, 52 shots on net and 10 blocked shots through 16 appearances this season. Thompson, who missed the past nine games, is projected to play on the top line and first power-play unit in his return.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress Thompson (upper body) has been skating alone, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Impact Thompson has missed the last nine games and hasn't suited up since Nov. 14. The 26-year-old will likely need some practice time before jumping back into game action but he appears to be progressing toward a return. Head coach Don Granato expects to have another update on his status Monday.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still week-to-week Thompson (upper body) is progressing well but remains week-to-week, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Impact "Hopefully he's on the shorter end of the timeline but still a little ways away. But definitely in a good spot," general manager Kevyn Adams said when asked about Thompson's status. It's unlikely he'll be available in the near term. When Thompson begins practicing again, his timeline should become clearer. Adams added that the 26-year-old center's absence is likely to be less than two months. Thompson was injured Nov. 14.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured reserve Thompson (upper body) was designated for injured reserve Friday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Thompson's demotion shouldn't come as a surprise considering he was labeled week-to-week by coach Don Granato. With both Eric Comrie and Zach Benson coming off IR, the Sabres needed the free up a roster spot. The Arizona native is slightly off his pace from last season when he racked up 94 points, including 47 goals, in 78 games.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres thoughts: Tage Thompson's injury, the Zach Benson decision and more The Sabres have some roster moves to make and they have competition for Patrick Kane.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sabres center Tage Thompson to miss at least a month after taking shot off left wrist

The Buffalo Sabres will be without Tage Thompson for a month if not longer after their top center had a shot go off his left wrist

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Week-to-week, not month-to-month Thompson (upper body) is week-to-week, but not month-to-month, coach Don Granato told Joe Yerdon of the Bleacher Report on Wednesday.

Impact Thompson suffered a lower-body issue in the first period of Tuesday's game against Boston, and while he was able to return from that, the 26-year-old then sustained a more significant injury while blocking a shot in the second frame. Thompson has six goals and 12 points in 16 contests this year. While he's out, Dylan Cozens might center the Sabres' top line.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres' Tage Thompson to miss 'significant time' due to injury Nov 7, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Tage Thompson (72) comes off the ice after the warmups before the game...

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tage Thompson could miss 'significant time' after blocking shot in Sabres loss to Bruins

The Buffalo Sabres will be without star forward Tage Thompson for the foreseeable future because of an injury he sustained blocking a shot

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Will miss significant time Thompson (upper body) will miss significant time according to head coach Don Granato, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact That update makes it sound like Thompson's recovery after blocking a shot will be measured in weeks rather than days. Alex Tuch (upper body) may be ready to play Friday in Winnipeg to replace Thompson in the lineup, while Dylan Cozens figures to slide back over to center on the top line. Thompson will likely require some additional tests to bring clarity to his return timeline.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains another injury Thompson won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Bruins due to an upper-body injury.

Impact Thompson took a beating Tuesday, suffering a lower-body injury in the first period that he was able to bounce back from. In the second, he took a shot off the wrist, and that was enough to take him out of the game for good. He'll be day-to-day until the Sabres provide another update on his status.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to contest Thompson (lower body) returned to Tuesday's game versus the Bruins at the start of the second period, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thompson was initially labeled questionable to return to the contest. Assuming he doesn't aggravate the injury, the 26-year-old should be good to handle his usual top-line role.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Thompson (lower body) is questionable to return to Tuesday's game versus the Bruins.

Impact Thompson got tangled up and crashed into the boards. He was able to get off the ice but was in visible pain. If he doesn't return to Tuesday's contest, he'll be considered day-to-day ahead of Friday's contest in Winnipeg, which begins a three-game road trip for the Sabres.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tage Thompson has embraced his role on the Sabres' improved penalty kill Thompson knows growing the defensive side of his game is the next step in his evolution into a franchise center.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tage Thompson Spins Off Of Mitch Marner For The Shorthanded Breakaway Goal

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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Sabres place top-line center Tage Thompson on non-roster list because of personal reasons

Tage Thompson is returning to Sabres' lineup ahead of schedule for their game against Detroit

Sabres center Tage Thompson to miss at least a month after taking shot off left wrist

Tage Thompson could miss 'significant time' after blocking shot in Sabres loss to Bruins