Alex Tuch seeks new deal as top NHL free agent this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 6:51 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Alex Tuch is currently the top unrestricted free agent this offseason, with potential offers that could exceed $10 million annually. Analysts project a seven-year contract worth $10.1 million per season. Buffalo Sabres have shown willingness to retain Tuch but may not meet his price, leading to speculation about his departure. The team can offer an eight-year deal, while any new team would be restricted to seven years.
- •Tuch is ranked as the top NHL free agent available this summer.
- •Projected contract value is $10.1 million yearly for seven years.
- •Sabres have not yet met Tuch's price range for an extension.
- •Buffalo can offer an eight-year deal, unlike other teams.
- 6:51 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Tuch's contract cost revealed for Sabres, or departure to new NHL team
"Tuch is ranked by most as the top free agent available this offseason.
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