Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson had a career-best season last year. His 38 goals and 30 assists for 68 points in 78 games was, by leaps and bounds, the most productive of his young career.
Now, the Sabres and GM Kevyn Adams have given Thompson a major vote of confidence, signing him to a seven-year extension worth $50 million. His cap hit with the new contract will be $7,142,857. The new deal begins in the 2023-24 season, as Thompson finishes out his current three-year deal with an AAV of $1.4 million.
Obviously, the extension is a significant jump for the Sabres and Thompson.