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Sabres Not Trading All-Star Thompson Amid Rebuilding Speculation

11/18/2025

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The Buffalo Sabres are not actively looking to trade All-Star forward Tage Thompson before the 2026 NHL trade deadline, according to Elliotte Friedman.
Thompson has 16 points in 18 games this season as the Sabres sit last in the Eastern Conference.
Past players Ryan O'Reilly and Jack Eichel have voiced frustrations, contributing to trades.
Speculation about the Sabres’ management has grown, and Thompson may face a future amid rebuilding.

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The Buffalo Sabres are not actively looking to trade All-Star forward Tage Thompson before the 2026 NHL trade deadline, according to Elliotte Friedman.
Thompson has 16 points in 18 games this season as the Sabres sit last in the Eastern Conference.
Past players Ryan O'Reilly and Jack Eichel have voiced frustrations, contributing to trades.
Speculation about the Sabres’ management has grown, and Thompson may face a future amid rebuilding.