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Alex Tuch Extension Talks Hit a Snag as Sabres Prepare for Camp

The Buffalo Sabres and power forward Alex Tuch remain in preliminary discussions regarding a long-term contract extension, but things have taken a potentially interesting turn.

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NHL Rumours: Latest Update on Buffalo Sabres Goal-Scoring Forward

Less than a month away from the start of the 2025-2026 season, and we’ve got some NHL rumours from Western New York to spice things up. The salary cap will make massive jumps over the next couple seasons.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Sabres’ Tuch & Thompson Get USA Olympic Camp Invites

With the NHL Draft and free agency in the rearview mirror, all is quiet for the Buffalo Sabres. Fans are speculating about potential breakout players, not to mention all of the young talent that needs to step up and fill major roles for the club.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / August 19

Sabres stars Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch earn invites to USA Hockey’s Olympic Orientation Camp

Buffalo Sabres wingers Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch are two of the 44 players USA Hockey has invited to its Olympic Orientation Camp for the upcoming Milano Cortina Games.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 8

Maple Leafs Could Land Alex Tuch in Suggested Blockbuster With Sabres

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres have two different goals heading into the 2025-26 season, and with that in mind, there is a possibility they could pull off a deal that benefits both of them.

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Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / July 31

Trade Idea Sees Leafs Acquire Sabres Sniper at Trade Deadline

With Mitch Marner gone and several names added by general manager Brad Treliving, the Toronto Maple Leafs may be pressing pause on any further moves. That said, depending on how the season unfolds for several teams, action could pick up midseason, with the NHL trade deadline becoming an important time for Toronto.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

One Year for Bouchard, Two Years for Marner & More NHL Rumours

In today’s NHL rumours rundown, the Edmonton Oilers and Evan Bouchard could look at a one-year deal to try to get a contract locked in for next season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 22

Examining the Sabres’ Alex Tuch dilemma

The Buffalo Sabres have been spinning their wheels for quite some time and appear headed for a summer that will define the franchise’s future. The team has plenty of attractive roster pieces but will need to make some significant contract decisions in the coming months regarding forward Alex Tuch, among others.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

Sabres Need to Make a Decision on Alex Tuch’s Future This Offseason

In November 2021, the Buffalo Sabres acquired winger Alex Tuch from the Vegas Golden Knights in a trade that saw the Sabres trade away franchise cornerstone Jack Eichel.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 4

Will Sabres circle back to Canucks about Elias Pettersson?

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: How bold of a move are the Buffalo Sabres willing to make? Bowen Byram is out there, and before the trade deadline, Owen Power, JJ Peterka and Alex Tuch drew interest.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 27

Three potential trade targets for New Jersey Devils

Peter Baugh of The Athletic: (mailbag) The New York Rangers trading defenseman Adam Fox makes no sense. He is only 27 years old, and although he carries a $9.5 million cap hit, it should age well.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 9

Buffalo Sabres 2024-25 Player Report Card: Alex Tuch

The Buffalo Sabres have a lot to figure out if they are going to end the longest streak without making the playoffs in NHL history. Everyone’s checklist is different, though some wish it were a new general manager and not Kevyn Adams remaining at his post to make those decisions.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 18

Alex Tuch discusses possible extension with Sabres

Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch is scheduled to hit unrestricted free agency following the 2025-26 season.

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Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 14

Sabres Need to Extend Alex Tuch This Offseason

Alex Tuch was acquired by the Buffalo Sabres on Nov. 4, 2021, in a deal that saw the Sabres trade franchise cornerstone Jack Eichel. With the Vegas Golden Knights, Tuch recorded 61 goals and 78 assists for 139 points.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 30

Alex Tuch finds net twice as Sabres outscore Capitals

Alex Tuch had two goals and an assist for the Buffalo Sabres in an 8-5 win against the host Washington Capitals on Sunday. Tage Thompson scored twice and Jack Quinn had a goal and two assists for the Sabres (31-36-6, 68 points), who are 6-3-0 in their past nine games.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / March 17

Alex Tuch, Owen Power push Buffalo past Boston in OT

Alex Tuch netted the game-winning power-play goal with 10.7 seconds remaining in overtime to lift the visiting Buffalo Sabres past the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Tuesday night.

NHL News / Canucks Daily / March 3

All Signs Point to Buffalo Sabres Star Alex Tuch Possibly Being Dealt to the Vancouver Canucks at Deadline

With only four days left until the National Hockey League's trade deadline for the 2024-25 season, a new name has emerged as a possibility for Patrik Allvin and the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / Hockey Royalty / February 17

LA Kings eyeing Sabres forward Alex Tuch

It’s that time of year again. With the NHL trade deadline less than a month away, league sources tell Hockey Royalty that the LA Kings are among teams targeting Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch.

Buffalo Sabres News / House of Hockey / February 7

Elliotte Friedman reveals Sabres forward Alex Tuch is drawing trade interest from Eastern Conference rivals

The Buffalo Sabres have slowly put together a solid core of young players but nothing seems to be working for them as once again they sit at the bottom of the Atlantic Division.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / December 27

Alex Tuch's hat trick propels Sabres past Blackhawks

Alex Tuch's third career hat trick led the Buffalo Sabres to a 6-2 win over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Friday. Jack Quinn and Dylan Cozens each had a goal and an assist, Rasmus Dahlin had two assists and Zach Benson scored for Buffalo.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / October 11

Only one goal from Alex Tuch lowers Sabres' individual grades versus Kings

The Buffalo Sabres cannot win games by scoring one goal a night, as head coach Lindy Ruff pointed out Thursday postgame. The team’s lack of production, despite numerous grade-A scoring chances, cost them a win against the Los Angeles Kings.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / July 24, 2024

How Peterka, Thompson, and Tuch Compare to Other NHL Top Lines

Towards the end of last season, former Buffalo Sabres head coach promoted sophomore forward JJ Peterka to the team’s top line with Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch.

NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Now / April 18, 2024

Alex Tuch’s Brother Signs Entry-Level Deal

Luke Tuch, the brother of Buffalo Sabres forward Alex, signed his entry-level deal with the Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced Tuesday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 23, 2024

NHL best bets: Backing three teams to score three goals in this +189 parlay

We're keeping it straightforward tonight in the NHL betting market, focused in on a trio of teams to all net three or more goals.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / February 12, 2023

Buffalo Sabres vs. Los Angeles Kings prediction, pick for 2/13: Sabres try to shake off lopsided loss

The Buffalo Sabres will be out to rebound from a three-game skid when they begin a three-game road trip through California with a visit to the Los Angeles Kings on Monday.

Sabres HC announces return date for Tage Thompson

Flames explode for seven straight goals, beat Sabres

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