Man, I just... How much more would Thompson have made if they waited a year and he was about on par with this past season? An extra mil and a half? Two? Would rather let him earn a slightly bigger contract and know that he's worth it than throw this type of money at him after one good year in the hope that it becomes a marginal underpay. Don't understand why Buf didn't use the time they had here.

Really paying someone 50 million dollars for ONE GOOD SEASON after being a fringe NHLer previously

Nah. Miro contract or Tkachuk bridge.

More than that is just not what Dallas does, and to be fair we couldn't even afford it if we wanted.

were talking about Tage Nathaniel Thompson (born October 30, 1997) who is an American professional ice hockey Center for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL). Thompson was selected 26th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.[1] Thompson was born in Glendale, Arizona, and lived across the United States, attending eleven different schools before accelerating his graduation from Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, after his junior year, at the University of Connecticut's request.[2]. Thompson?

That is a lot, I would not pay Tage that much after 1 good year, I’d have given Tage a bridge deal, see if he can do it again

He didn't even need a bridge to see if he can do it again. He's under his current contract for another year. Buffalo really jumped the gun here.

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I legit laughed when I saw that post

Lmao

Robo is easily Top10 LW in the league, even after only two years in the league.

He's right behind Kaprizov in terms of development. And he's two years younger.

Gaglardi should be the last guy talking about hockey or just sports in general, he’s like 500 pounds.

I know he wants to save money, but stfu big guy.

I found out something cool about one of my coworkers today, not only is he neighbours with Tristan Jarry he was also 2nd cousins with Gordie Howe and knows them both personally

Dallas = the wannabe Pittsburgh Penguins/Washington Capitals of the West. Oh yeah without the Cups tho

With muuuuch brighter future in terms of prospects.

Maybe not if the owner gets his way

https://www.capfriendly.com/forums/thread/635454

Unrealistic predictions I guess

2 out of 3 Stankoven/Borque/Johnston will likely be star producers in the NHL. I think they’ll be alright

I wasn't knocking their pipeline just the owners skewed viewpoint on young stars getting paid instead of "veterans"

Thompson deal is a lose lose for both sides

Sabres lose because Thompson could fall off a cliff and the contract will look terrible
Thompson loses because he has to live in Buffalo for the next decade

Their defense/goaltending is still brutal.

Someone doesn’t like Buffalo lol.

Who does?

People in Rochester

it was a weird comment because he ****s on benn and seguin like once a year too.

I think this guy is just salty that he has to pay for them when they "don't win." It's like a 54-year-old is having temper tantrums.

Gaglardi sounds like a such a simple man.

I wouldn’t call CBJ’s goaltending brutal, Merzilkins is a very solid starter and their defence should be much better this year, Peeke and Boqvist should improve while Gudbaranson ( overpaid or not ) helps them too