Thompson doesn't shy away from his Olympic dreams, but ending Buffalo's playoff drought remains his top priority.
Tage Thompson wants a spot on the Team USA roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. He's made that clear across multiple interviews this summer. The dynamic forward stated his Olympic dream doesn't supersede the Buffalo Sabres' playoff push, though.
Buffalo is riding a 14-year postseason drought, which is the longest streak in NHL history, and the two-time 40-goal scorer wants to focus on bringing playoff hockey back to the 716, though he admits the Winter Games will be in the back of his mind during the 2025-26 season.