‘Center Tage Thompson, acquired from the Blues with Berglund and center Vladimir Sobotka in the O’Reilly trade, has the size (6-foot-5, 205 pounds) to have a big impact. The 20-year-old turned pro last season and had nine points (three goals, six assists) in 41 games with the Blues and 18 points (eight goals, 10 assists) in 30 games with San Antonio of the American Hockey League. He could slide to the wing to stay in Buffalo as a top-nine forward and also could provide a strong net-front presence on the power play.’