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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

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

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / October 21

Top Sabres Forward Drawing More Trade Interest

The Buffalo Sabres are trying again to end their NHL-longest playoff drought. Going on 15 seasons without making the postseason, the Sabres aim to rise in the Atlantic Division standings.

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Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Stolarz Criticizes Leafs, Levi Trade Interest, Tuch’s Massive Ask & More NHL Rumours

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, the Buffalo Sabres have lots of goalies, and there could be some trade interest in Devon Levi. Staying with the Sabres, the reported asking price for Alex Tuch and his contract extension could be a much bigger number than anticipated.

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Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / October 19

Big-Name Winger Presses Pause on Contract Talks, Rumors Swirl Around Oilers

Things can change quickly in the NHL. A team that looks unstoppable one week can suddenly fall apart the next, while a club that seems to be in crisis can string together a couple of wins and flip the narrative entirely.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Sabres and Alex Tuch Put Extension Talks On 'Back Burner'

Buffalo Sabres winger Alex Tuch is playing in the final year of his seven-year deal, which he signed in 2018 with the Vegas Golden Knights. He is set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / October 17

Oilers rumour roundup: Alex Tuch linked to Edmonton

The Edmonton Oilers are officially a few weeks into their season, which sees them with a record of 2–1–1. The team has already been active with the addition of forward Jack Roslovic last week.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 17

Bargain Bin: Jiricek, Heinola, Tuch & More (10/17/2025)

In this week’s edition of Bargain Bin, San Jose is eyeing up young defenseman with talent, Lane Hutson gets paid in Montreal, David Jiricek was reassigned to the AHL, what’s the deal with the Buffalo Sabres and Alex Tuch?

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Alex Tuch Makes More Sense for the Maple Leafs Than Tage Thompson

Recently, my The Hockey Writers colleague Peter Baracchini published an article, “Maple Leafs Should Keep an Eye on Tage Thompson Following Sabres’ Rough Start.” It’s true—the Buffalo Sabres haven’t exactly come flying out of the gate.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

How the Sabres & Alex Tuch Are Impacted by Recent Contract Extensions Around the NHL

Over the last two weeks, the NHL has seen multiple superstars, who are pending unrestricted free agents (UFA) next offseason, sign contract extensions with their respective teams.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 16

Oilers Recent Trade Pattern Suggests a Tuch Trade Unlikely

Trade chatter is already swirling around the Edmonton Oilers, who are deep at center but thin on true top-six wingers. With Zach Hyman and Andrew Mangiapane leading the scoring from the wings, the Oilers could use another proven finisher — and Buffalo Sabres sniper Alex Tuch fits the bill.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 15

Sabres roar back to beat Senators, earn first win: ‘Building came to life’

BUFFALO – The four-goal second period that buoyed the Sabres to Wednesday’s much-needed 8-4 come-from-behind win can be traced to, of all things, winger Alex Tuch’s penalty.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Alex Tuch Trade Rumors Keep Circling the Oilers as Sabres’ Struggles Continue

The Buffalo Sabres are only a few games into the new season, but frustration and uncertainty are already boiling over — and that’s created talk that some of the Sabres’ big names might be on the move, while also keeping the Alex Tuch-to-Edmonton rumors alive and well.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 11

NHL Weekend Rumors: Tuch & Necas Trades, Kempe Problem, Oilers Goalie Change

Not even a week into the 2025-26 NHL season, the rumor mill is already spinning at full speed. Recent reports suggest there is early trade talk surrounding Alex Tuch of the Buffalo Sabres, the Edmonton Oilers’ potential move from their starting goaltender, a deal for Adrian Kempe in Los Angeles, and trade chatter involving Martin Necas.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / October 11

NHL Rumours: American Thanksgiving and the Buffalo Sabres

Welcome to NHL Rumours! The first weekend of the season is here. A weekend of hockey awaits us. However, even the beginnings of a new season do not stop rumours from circulating.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 11

NHL Insider believes Alex Tuch could draw interest from the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have been busy over the past week, locking up core players to contract extensions and signing free agent Jack Roslovic to a one-year deal.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 10

Kings' Adrian Kempe might be looking at $11M-$12M a year

The Minnesota Wild may have overpaid Kirill Kaprizov, but there are no regrets; it’s better than the alternative, and they have some good deals already TSN: Pierre LeBrun, who spoke with Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin after Jack Eichel signed for $13.5 million.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 8

Predicting Alex Tuch’s next contract after Kirill Kaprizov extension

At the end of September, the Minnesota Wild and Kirill Kaprizov agreed to a historic $136 million contract. This reset the market when it comes to value for top-end talent.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Rumors / October 8

NHL News: Kyle Connor Signs Eight-Year Extension with Winnipeg

The Winnipeg Jets and forward Kyle Connor have agreed to an eight-year, $96 million contract extension carrying an AAV of $12 million. This is the richest contract in Winnipeg Jets franchise history, whether it was version 1 or version 2 that came from Atlanta.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 1

What Trickle-Down Effect Will Kirill Kaprizov’s Extension Have?

TSN: So now that Kirill Karprizov signed his massive extension, what does that mean for everyone else? Chris Johnston doesn’t think Kaprizov’s deal is related to Connor McDavid’s next deal.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 26