Sabres on veteran Tuch: 'Think he's moving on' (opens original article in a new tab)

Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen indicated Alex Tuch is likely leaving via free agency after unsuccessful contract negotiations, with the team preparing to replace him with younger players and focus on draft picks.

• Sabres GM says Alex Tuch will likely leave via free agency due to failed contract talks
• Tuch is a 10-year veteran with 200 goals and 448 points in 615 NHL games
• Sabres acquired Tuch in 2021 trade and now look to young forwards to replace him
• Sabres also traded Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway for draft picks and prospects
• Tuch's contract situation comes after Sabres lost key players and made draft picks