Sabres face uncertainty with Alex Tuch before free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 3:16 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Buffalo Sabres may be losing forward Alex Tuch as he trends toward free agency. NHL insider Darren Dreger reports limited progress in negotiations, leading to speculation about Tuch's potential high-value contract with another team. Tuch's recent playoff performance, where he did not score in a seven-game series loss to the Montreal Canadiens, may complicate matters for the Sabres. With free agency starting in July, the team has decisions to make regarding younger players that could affect their approach to Tuch’s situation.
- •Alex Tuch is expected to hit free agency by July.
- •Negotiations between Tuch and the Sabres are reportedly stalled.
- •Tuch did not score in a playoff series against the Canadiens.
- •The Sabres have other contract extensions to consider for younger players.
- 3:16 PMYahoo Sports — Sabres get bad news on Alex Tuch before free agency
"Buffalo has a lot to figure out this offseason.
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