Bruins Linked to Sabres Star as Right Wing Upgrade

The Boston Bruins are reportedly among several teams expressing interest in Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch, according to RG’s James Murphy. Sources told Murphy that the Sabres are starting to listen (although their preference is still to re-sign him) to offers for Tuch, with the Bruins and Edmonton Oilers among the clubs inquiring, along with a few others.

Murphy writes that two NHL sources told him the Sabres are taking calls, and one source mentioned the Bruins as a team that kicked tires.

“Buffalo is listening on Alex Tuch,” Murphy’s source said. “From what I know, the Bruins and Oilers have inquired, along with a couple of other teams.”

If this source is accurate, no one should be surprised. Boston has a clear need for a top-six winger, particularly on the right side of their second line. They currently have Viktor Arvidsson slotted in the second-line role.

Acquiring Tuch would be a massive addition, and he might be more than just a rental to the Bruins. Reportedly seeking as much as $10-$11 million on a new deal, the Bruins might be open to spending that kind of money.

Ahead of the 2024 trade deadline, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman mentioned that the Bruins, along with the New York Rangers, were among the teams that showed interest in Tuch. Obviously, nothing materialized. Still, their interest then and continued interest makes sense considering the 6-foot-4 forward recorded 36 goals and 31 assists for 67 points in 82 games during the 2024-25 season. He’s got four points in six games for the Sabres this season.