Sabres development plan for Thompson continues to raise questions

The development and story for Tage Thompson have been an odd one to follow early on this season. He had a great Prospects Challenge and a good preseason, which earned him a roster spot to open the season with the Buffalo Sabres.

Then, it became evident quickly in the regular season that he may not be ready for the NHL game yet. He played the first seven games of the season and then sat down for three games, played in two more games and then was sat again for four.

Now, he’s likely going to play his third straight game tonight in Winnipeg, but there’s still a lot left to be desired in his game.

The plan the coaching staff has communicated is they want to develop the 6’6’’ winger with coaching…