Tage Thompson Positioned to Begin Training Camp as Sabres' No. 1 Center

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff indicated that Tage Thompson will begin training camp working as the team's No. 1 center. Thompson spent significant time at center during the 2025-26 campaign. Last season, he played a career-high 81 regular-season games, recording 40 goals, 41 assists, 85 hits, 48 blocked shots, and 35 PIM while averaging 19:15 of ice time, securing his role as a key offensive contributor for the Sabres.