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Elliotte Friedman says Tage Thompson 'has to be there' for Team USA at 2026 Olympics

The Buffalo Sabres superstar was a snub at last season's 4 Nations Face-Off tournament before starring for the U.S. at the 2025 World Championship.

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson as a member of Team USA | Eurasia Sport Images/GettyImages

There are mixed opinions about whether Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson, a dynamic offensive talent with some obvious defensive shortcomings, deserves a spot on the Team USA roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman made his opinion about the situation clear on Tuesday's 32 Thoughts Podcast when Thompson's name was brought up.