Alex Tuch - NHL News & Rumors

Notches power-play helper Tuch recorded a power-play assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Kings.

Impact Tuch had an injury concern during the Sabres' three-day break between games, but he was able to shake it off in time to play Wednesday. He has two goals and seven assists over his last eight contests, getting on the scoresheet in seven of those games. The winger is up to five tallies, 13 helpers, 45 shots on net, 28 blocked shots, 16 hits, 13 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 19 appearances. Tuch blocked a career-high 82 shots last season and looks to be pushing even higher in that category in 2024-25, giving him extra value in fantasy formats that reward the defensive metric.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Wednesday Tuch (undisclosed) is expected to play Wednesday against the Kings, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Tuch missed Monday's practice session due to an undisclosed injury, but the issue was believed to be minor, and he returned to practice Tuesday. Head coach Lindy Ruff said after Wednesday's morning skate that he expects Tuch to suit up against Los Angeles, so it doesn't appear as though the 28-year-old will be forced to miss any time. Over eight appearances this month, Tuch has tallied two goals and eight points while averaging 20:20 of ice time.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Practices Tuesday Tuch (undisclosed) practiced Tuesday after missing Monday's practice session.

Impact Tuch is dealing with what's believed to be a minor issue, and his attendance at practice Tuesday is a positive sign. He'll still need to get through Wednesday's morning skate without a setback before his status for that night's game versus the Kings is determined.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday Tuch is a doubt to face the Kings on Wednesday after missing practice Monday with an undisclosed injury, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Tuch is riding a three-game point streak during which he notched one goal and four assists, including one power-play point. With Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) out long term and Tage Thompson (lower body) still questionable, the Sabres would likely need to recall a forward from AHL Rochester if Tuch can't play in Wednesday's contest.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

One of each in win Tuch registered a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blues.

Impact Tuch notched a secondary helper in the first period before tying the score at 3-3 in the third period. The right-shot winger added four shots, one block, two hits and a plus-2 rating in 21:26 of ice time. Tuch has only been held off the scoresheet once over his last six games, and he's produced back-to-back multi-point performances. Overall, the Syracuse native is up to five goals, 11 assists and a plus-9 rating through 17 outings. Tuch trails only Tage Thompson for the team lead in points (18).

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

"It Was Just Bad Discipline" | Alex Tuch After 7-5 Loss

NOVEMBER 12 • YOUTUBE

Earns two assists Monday Tuch registered two assists in a 7-5 loss to Montreal on Monday.

Impact Tuch had a hand in goals by Tage Thompson (lower body) and Dylan Cozens while adding one shot on net in 20:27 of ice time. The 28-year-old Tuch has contributed one goal and four helpers in his last five outings. He has four goals and 14 points through 16 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

OTT@BUF: Ullmark with a great save against Alex Tuch | Ottawa Senators OTT@BUF: Ullmark with a great save against Alex Tuch

NOVEMBER 6 • NHL.COM

Strikes for shortie Saturday Tuch scored a shorthanded goal in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact The 28-year-old winger opened the scoring midway through the first period by picking the pocket of Dylan Larkin in the neutral zone and then beating Cam Talbot on the ensuing breakaway. It was all the offense the Sabres could muster, however. Tuch is still looking for his first power-play point of the season despite a regular spot on the first unit, but two of his four goals through 12 games have come on the penalty kill -- the first time in his career he's scored multiple shorties in a season.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Tuch Scores Breakaway Goal In 2-1 Loss To Detroit Red Wings | Buffalo Sabres Game Highlights

NOVEMBER 3 • YOUTUBE

Alex Tuch gives 'em the WINDMILL! 🛑🤯🤣

NOVEMBER 3 • YOUTUBE

TUCH with the save(s) of the YEAR!

NOVEMBER 3 • YOUTUBE

Two-point effort Tuesday Tuch scored an empty-net goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Stars.

Impact It was the third multi-point performance in the last five games for Tuch, as the Sabres' top line has caught fire. On the season, the 28-year-old has produced three goals and nine points in eight contests as he looks to bounce back from a disappointing 2023-24 campaign.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out helper in win Tuch notched an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Tuch has gotten on the scoresheet in five of the Sabres' seven games so far, though his last outing was one of the scoreless ones. He made sure it didn't become a slump when he helped out on Tage Thompson's first-period tally. Tuch has two goals, five assists, 17 shots on net, nine hits, 12 blocked shots, 11 PIM and a plus-1 rating this season, offering strong category coverage while playing in all situations, including on the top line at even strength.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in Wednesday's OT loss Tuch recorded two assists and added five shots, three blocked shots, two PIM, one hit and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Penguins.

Impact The 28-year-old winger was all over the scoresheet, and both of Tuch's helpers came in the first period as the Sabres surged out to a 3-1 lead. He curiously didn't see a power-play shift for the first time this season, but he hasn't needed it so far, racking up two goals and six points in the last four contests.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point effort in win Tuch scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Panthers.

Impact The 28-year-old winger helped set up Tage Thompson for a first-period tally that put the Sabres in the lead for good, and Tuch then capped the scoring in the third with an empty-netter. He's collected two goals and four points over the last three games, a strong start to the campaign as Tuch looks to regain the form he flashed in a career-best 2022-23, when he racked up 36 goals and 79 points in 74 contests.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Nets shortie in loss Tuch scored a shorthanded goal on four shots in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Kings.

Impact Tuch got the Sabres on the board with his unassisted tally late in the second period, but the Kings stormed back with an Anze Kopitar hat trick in the third. Through three games, Tuch has a goal, an assist, six shots, five hits, four blocked shots and seven PIM. The Sabres have scored just three times this season, so the winger is doing pretty well given the circumstances. He should continue to play a top-six role and will likely see steady production once the team's offense wakes up.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Tuch Scores In Buffalo Sabres Loss Against LA Kings 3-1 | Full Game Highlights

OCTOBER 11 • YOUTUBE

"Disappointing is an Understatement" | Alex Tuch After Loss in Home Opener

OCTOBER 11 • YOUTUBE

Zach Benson, Alex Tuch, Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn Score In Buffalo Sabres Win vs Washington Capitals

APRIL 12 • YOUTUBE

"It's Going To Catch Up With You" | Buffalo Sabres' Alex Tuch On The Season Results, Looking Ahead

APRIL 10 • YOUTUBE

Adds another goal in loss Tuch scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact Tuch opened the scoring 4:09 into the first period Tuesday, deflecting a Henri Jokiharju shot past Jake Oettinger to give Buffalo an early 1-0 lead. It's just the second goal in 10 games for Tuch, though the 27-year-old winger's been productive with 12 assists in that span. Tuch's up to 21 goals and 58 points through 72 games this season. While he's been solid, it's a significant step back from last year's 36-goal/79-point campaign.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for three points Tuesday Tuch scored a goal and added two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact The Sabres' top line of Tuch, John-Jason Peterka and Tage Thompson stole the show, combining for four goals and nine points on the night. Tuch has found the scoresheet in eight of the last nine games, racking up two goals and 13 points, and Tuesday's goal was his 20th of the season -- the third time in his career the 27-year-old has reached that plateau.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Provides pair of assists Tuch notched two assists, two shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-2 win over the Devils.

Impact Tuch helped out on the second and third goals of Tage Thompson's four-goal outing. During his seven-game point streak, Tuch has been playing provider with one tally and nine helpers. The winger is up to 51 points, 166 shots on net, 66 hits, 72 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 67 contests. Playing alongside the Sabres' leading goal scorers in Thompson and John-Jason Peterka should allow Tuch plenty of chances to continue his playmaking success.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Tuch Speaks With the Media After Buffalo Sabres Loss To Vancouver

MARCH 20 • YOUTUBE

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