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Alex Tuch spent five seasons in Buffalo. ©2026, Micheline Veluvolu
ORCHARD PARK – Barely nine months ago, as he began the final season of his contract, Alex Tuch said he would love to make Buffalo his long-term home. On Wednesday, with no chance to keep him, the Sabres traded the winger to Washington Capitals.
What changed since the start of training camp?
“I think that’s a question for him,” general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said hours before the Sabres dealt Tuch. “We wanted to sign him.”... Read the full article
Alex Tuch joined Buffalo in 2021. ©2026, Micheline Veluvolu
ORCHARD PARK – Winger Alex Tuch’s career with the Buffalo Sabres is over.
General manager Jarmo Kekalainen said this afternoon he’s looking to trade Tuch’s rights because he won’t be re-signing with the Sabres. Tuch, 30, can become an unrestricted free agent next Wednesday.
Update: The Sabres have officially traded Tuch to the Washington Capitals in exchange for a third-round pick and forward David Kampf.
Update: Tuch will sign an eight-year extension worth $10.5 million ... Read the full article