Can Tage Thompson rise to MVP status and claim the Hart Trophy in 2025-26?

Once considered a long-term project, Thompson has evolved into one of the league’s most dynamic offensive forces. We explore his journey, assess his impact on the Buffalo Sabres, and ask whether individual brilliance is enough without deep team success. The conversation touches on his scoring consistency, power-play dominance, and how he stacks up against perennial MVP contenders like Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, and Nathan MacKinnon.

We also take a look at what the Hart Trophy truly represents — value to one’s team — and whether Thompson’s presence in Buffalo’s lineup meets that definition. Is he just putting up points, or is he driving results in a way that could sway voters?

With stats we break down whether Tage Thompson’s star power is peaking at just the right time.

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