Montreal, QC — The Buffalo Sabres are spiraling once again, and whispers around the league suggest a seismic shift could be coming. At the center of the storm? Tage Thompson — the towering 6-foot-6 forward who’s carried Buffalo’s offense for the past three seasons.
Hockey analyst Jonny G didn’t hold back in a recent post:
“If Tage Thompson becomes available, the Montreal Canadiens need to pounce. Kirby Dach, David Reinbacher, love ya, but enjoy Buffalo. And we all know that Kevin Adams has no problem trading for injury-prone players.”
The Sabres’ 1-3-0 start has fans restless, and the optics are brutal. Tickets for their recent matchup against Ottawa were selling for just $4 — a painful reminder of how far the franchise has fallen.
Thompson, who netted 44 goals last season and has racked up over 150 since 2021, remains one of the NHL’s most electrifying scorers. But even stars burn out when they’re left to carry a sinking ship alone.
Montreal, meanwhile, is quietly assembling the pieces for a blockbuster. With assets like Kirby Dach, David Reinbacher, and a war chest of draft picks, GM Kent Hughes has the flexibility — and the nerve — to make a bold move.
“If Buffalo decides to tear it down again,” one insider noted, “Montreal could be first in line. And if Hughes pulls the trigger, it could redefine the Canadiens’ trajectory for years.”
For Buffalo, it would mean another painful rebuild. For Montreal, it could be the spark that reignites a legacy.
The question now: how long until the phone rings?