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Tage Thompson is the Buffalo Sabres' representative on the Last Men In ballot for the 2022 NHL All-Star Game, which will be held at T-Mobile Arena is Las Vegas on Feb. 5.
Fans can send Thompson to the All-Star Game by voting at NHL.com/vote between now and Monday, Jan. 17. Winners will be revealed on Jan. 18.
Thompson, 24, has enjoyed a breakout season following a move from the wing to center during training camp. He leads the Sabres in goals (12), points (23), and shots.

"I think Tage has reached a spot where he's exciting to watch and he can keep you on the edge of your seat because he's capable right now," Sabres coach Don Granato said in November. "But as far as the potential, I don't think we're seeing anything close to what he's going to become. We just need to keep getting him in situations, his confidence will grow and grow.
"He's starting to learn how valuable his size his strength is. He's starting to realize how strong he is holding 6-foot-4 defensemen off until he can make a play, which you just don't find many guys in the league that can do that. He's starting to do that and I think when he does it enough he's going to realize how powerful that is and really take advantage of it.
"So it is a long way. There's a lot of potential there, but it's fun to see it."
Thompson would join defenseman Rasmus Dahlin - who was selected for the first time in his career - as the Sabres' representatives on the Atlantic Division roster.