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Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is back for his 22nd season, and GM Chris Patrick’s offseason move to add Alex Tuch via a sign-and-trade gives Washington a credible path back to the playoffs, backed by an over-35 contract that starts with a $1 million base and a $4.25 million cap hit with incentives.
The Washington Capitals acquired forward Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres for a 2027 third-round pick (originally from San Jose) and forward David Kampf, after Buffalo signed Tuch to an eight-year, $84 million extension with a $10.5 million AAV. The 30-year-old winger, coming off back-to-back 30-goal seasons (33 goals, 66 points in 79 games), provides Washington with size, two-way reliability, leadership and continued scoring from the forward group.
Chicago Blackhawks news centers on Bowen Byram entering the final year of his contract with buzz around a long‑term extension (likely four to seven years and roughly $10–13 million AAV, per various insiders). The piece also notes speculation over Matthew Knies’ price and Hawks’ potential involvement, the sign‑and‑trade moving Alex Tuch from Buffalo to the Washington Capitals for David Kampf (Tuch on an eight‑year deal at a $10.5M cap hit), plus continued trade chatter around other teams (e.g., Nashville‑Colorado). In college/CHL moves, Landon DuPont will join Michigan, a CHL four‑year signing window takes effect, and no Blackhawks prospects made the CHL All‑Star teams. The Rockford IceHogs added goalie Thomas Gale as the new AHL season approaches; overall, a flurry of draft and roster moves keeps the Hawks in the center of NHL gossip.
The Buffalo Sabres traded forward Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals in exchange for forward David Kampf and a 2027 third-round pick (originally San Jose’s). Kampf, 31, is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1 after a 6-point season split between Vancouver and Washington, while Tuch, 30, is also slated to hit free agency; Sabres GM Jarmo Kekäläinen indicated re-signing Tuch wasn’t expected, making this a sign-and-trade that ends Tuch’s five-season run in Buffalo (begun after they acquired him from Vegas in 2021).
The Buffalo Sabres traded forward Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals, where the 30-year-old pending UFA will sign an eight-year contract with a $10.5 million cap hit. Buffalo GM Jarmo Kekäläinen cited cap concerns (including Skinner’s buyout) and a gap in talks as factors in the deal, and the return from Washington hasn’t yet been disclosed as Buffalo leans on a younger core to fill leadership roles.
Buffalo’s 2025-26 playoff run ended in a Game 7 loss to Montreal, but the Sabres earned their first playoff berth in 14 years and finished with a franchise-best stretch after Jan 1. Head coach Lindy Ruff earned a two-year extension, while the club weighs re-signing pending UFA Alex Tuch amid about $12.9M in cap space and key offseason decisions on young players like Benson, Byram and Krebs, all as injuries and playoff miscues shape the plan for next season.
Buffalo Sabres are pushing for their first playoff berth since 2011 and won’t deal star winger Alex Tuch at the March 6 deadline, opting to add depth instead, as Elliotte Friedman notes. General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen is known for aggressive deadline moves, and while Tuch’s extension talks center around the high end of the market, the club believes keeping him through the deadline preserves its competitive window; if Tuch hits free agency, Buffalo would recalibrate cap space to re-sign RFAs like Zach Benson and pursue affordable upgrades.
Buffalo’s Alex Tuch completed a hat trick to lead the Sabres to a 4-1 win over the Kings, who had a goal disallowed early and briefly pulled within two on Adrian Kempe’s power-play strike. Buffalo jumped out to a 2-0 lead, added a third, and Tuch iced it with 60 seconds left as L.A. pressed for a comeback.
The Buffalo Sabres are set to play their second preseason game against the Detroit Red Wings, with Alex Tuch making his debut after injury, and key players like Ryan McLeod and Devon Levi participating. The game will be streamed on Sabres.com and broadcast on WGR 550, with roster updates highlighting the team's preparations and player developments.
The Buffalo Sabres' leadership discussed key topics at the start of training camp, including contract negotiations with Alex Tuch, injury updates on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, and team strategies to improve defensively and build team cohesion for the 2025-26 NHL season.
The Buffalo Sabres are at a crossroads with forward Alex Tuch, who is nearing free agency and could either be signed to a lucrative extension or traded for a valuable return, amid broader team rebuilding and strategic considerations about future success and loyalty. The decision is complicated by Tuch's age, performance, and the team's long-term prospects, as well as their potential trade of fellow forward JJ Peterka.
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Detroit Red Wings 7-3, inching closer to a wild-card playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Alex Tuch's goal sparked a four-goal first period, while new defenseman Bowen Byram contributed two goals in the win. The Sabres have played their way back into playoff contention with an 8-4-1 record in their last 13 games, now trailing the Red Wings and New York Islanders by five points for the wild-card spot. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's strong performance has also been instrumental in the Sabres' recent success.
Alex Tuch and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen are set to return to the lineup for the Buffalo Sabres as they face the Colorado Avalanche. The Sabres are beginning a three-game road trip out west, and their lineup will also feature the return of Tage Thompson. The Avalanche, led by Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, sit atop the Central Division standings.
Alex Tuch skated with the Buffalo Sabres for the first time since his injury but will not play against the Arizona Coyotes. Tuch's return is expected for the Sabres' upcoming road trip. In his absence, Brett Murray will make his season debut. Mattias Samuelsson's status is uncertain due to soreness. Devon Levi is expected to start in goal. Tuch's time away from the team was spent with his wife, who gave birth to their first child. Isak Rosen has returned to the AHL. The Coyotes have lost their last two games after a five-game winning streak.
Alex Tuch scored two late goals, including the tiebreaker, to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 6-4 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Tuch, who had been struggling offensively, broke through with a deflection goal and an empty-netter in the final minutes of the game. The Sabres bounced back from a disappointing loss the previous night and improved their record to 6-6, while the Leafs fell to 5-4-2.