Buffalo Sabres' Stars Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin Dismiss Trade Rumors: "We're Focused on Making the Playoffs and Improving the Team, Not Leaving"

The Buffalo Sabres have faced their fair share of struggles in the NHL, with the longest playoff drought in the league. But as the 2025 season unfolds, rumors surrounding the potential trade of their star players—

Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin—have continued to swirl. With the Sabres currently sitting at 11-11-4, they remain in the hunt for a playoff spot, but the pressure is mounting. Could Buffalo's two biggest stars be on their way out if the team doesn’t turn things around? Not so fast, according to Sabres insiders.

Tage Thompson, who has yet to experience a playoff game in his NHL career, has been at the center of trade rumors. The Sabres’ star forward is widely regarded as one of the most talented players in the league, and many fans have speculated that he could eventually seek a move to a contender. But speaking out on the situation, Thompson made it clear that he has

no intention of leaving Buffalo anytime soon.

"We’ve never considered leaving. My goal is to help the team move forward and earn a playoff spot," Thompson said. "We all know this is a crucial season, and we’re going to keep fighting to improve and reach our goal."

This statement echoes the sentiments of his teammate, Rasmus Dahlin, who also remains committed to the Sabres despite the team's struggles. Dahlin had a difficult summer, dealing with personal issues related to his fiancée’s illness, but

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet’s NHL insider, revealed that the Sabres organization’s support during this challenging time has deepened Dahlin’s connection to the team.

Friedman noted, "Rasmus had a really difficult time in the summer with his fiancée when she got sick, and the Sabres were among several people, including the league and the NHLPA, who really took good care of them. So I think he remembers that too."

With both players showing strong commitment to the Sabres, rumors about trades have been put to rest—for now. According to Friedman, unless the Sabres are completely out of playoff contention by the trade deadline, there will be no move to trade either Thompson or Dahlin.

Both players, it seems, are determined to see the Sabres succeed this season. As Thompson and Dahlin continue to push for better results, the team is showing signs of improvement.

Despite their early-season struggles, the Sabres have refused to give up, and their persistence has earned them some much-needed respect.

The big question now is whether the Sabres can finally break their playoff drought. With Thompson and Dahlin fully committed to the team’s future,

Sabres fans are hopeful that this is the year the team turns the corner.

As the season progresses, the Sabres’ playoff chances are far from sealed, but with their two stars remaining focused on the task at hand, there’s still hope in Buffalo. The real challenge begins now: Can they make a playoff push and finally end the curse that has plagued this franchise for over a decade?

For Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin, the journey is just beginning. The Sabres’ stars have made it clear they are in this together—and they are not going anywhere anytime soon.

Yankees Expected to Cut Ties With $5.1 Million Former No. 1 Prospect: Insider

Heading into the 2024 season, he was the New York Yankees' No. 1 prospect. Signed for a hefty $5.1 million bonus out of the Dominican Republic in 2019, and described by a Yankees scout as "an elite level athlete ... the kind of player who makes the hair on your arm stand up,” Jasson Domínguez was set to be, according to Empire Sports Media founder Alexander Wilson, "the undisputed face of the franchise for the next decade."

Now, less than two years after he topped the MLB Pipeline Yankees prospect rankings, Domínguez appears to be on the way out. Not only did ESPN's longtime baseball insider Jeff Passan list the 22-year-old as a trade candidate in his Tuesday roundup of players potentially on the trade block ahead of the MLB winter meetings, but Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has described Domínguez as a "fallback" option for the New York outfield in recent interviews, according to Pinstripes Nation reporter Esteban Quiñones.

"I draw a major conclusion from that statement," WFAN-AM commentator Evan Roberts said on a Nov. 21 broadcast. "He does not believe in Jasson Domínguez."

With Aaron Judge patrolling right field and Trent Grisham, who somewhat surprisingly accepted the $22 million qualifying offer from the Yankees rather than test free agency, in center, the only place for Domínguez would be in left field. But if the Yankees succeed in bringing back free agent Cody Bellinger, Domínguez would become a spare part.

Quiñones cited reports Cashman attempted to trade Domínguez to the Minnesota Twins earlier this year.

"The deal fell through. But it revealed that the front office already views him as expendable when the right opportunity appears," the Pinstripes Nation scribe wrote.

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