Columbus Blue Jackets acquire Luke Tuch from Montreal Canadiens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:27 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Columbus Blue Jackets obtained forward Luke Tuch from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Hunter McKown on June 25. Tuch, 24, has yet to make his NHL debut while providing size and physicality at 6 feet 2, 221 pounds. He played for Laval Rocket in the AHL, totaling 28 points over 114 games. The Blue Jackets had recently acquired Valeri Nichushkin from the Colorado Avalanche, adding depth and toughness to their roster. Expectations for Tuch in training camp are low, with a potential NHL debut if circumstances allow.
- •Blue Jackets trade McKown for Tuch on June 25
- •Tuch has not yet played in the NHL
- •Blue Jackets added Valeri Nichushkin earlier this week
- •Tuch recorded 28 points in 114 AHL games
- •Training camp will determine Tuch's role in organization
- 12:27 AMYahoo Sports — Columbus Blue Jackets add lesser known Tuch brother in AHL trade
"Columbus Blue Jackets add size, toughness and depth to AHL roster by swapping forward Hunter McKown for power forward Luke Tuch.
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