OTP - Who Will Fill The Sabres Top-Six Hole? Team USA has announced its roster forthe 4 Nations Face-Off [https://thehockeynews.com/news/4-nations-face-off-five-surprises-with-canada-and-the-usas-rosters], and Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch, two Buffalo Sabres [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/] stars, did not make the cut. Both Thompson and Tuch certainly made cases for a spot on Team USA through their excellent play this campaign. However, Team USA elected to go in a different direction. Tage Thompson [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA4NzEwNTQyOTkzNDAxMTM5/usatsi_22987261.jpg] Tage Thompson Thompson, 27, has had a nice bounce-back season with the Sabres so far. In 20 games, he already has 13 goals to go along with 20 points and a plus-4 rating. Tuch, on the other hand, has eight goals, 23 points, and a plus-11 rating in 25 contests. Alex Tuch [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEwOTU0MDA5MjI4MzU1NTYx/usatsi_24839736.jpg] Alex Tuch However, while Thompson and Tuch both have had nice years, they will not be representing Team USA.
