The EVOLVING Alex Tuch contract situation is pointing towards an extension with the Buffalo Sabres

Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Sabres · Mar 25, 2026 · 32m

With the Buffalo Sabres racing towards the playoffs and potentially an Atlantic Division crown, the Alex Tuch contract situation has taken a back seat. However, there are reports that the two sides are still communicating and that there was a "budge" on the Sabres end after Jarmo Kekäläinen took over as GM. Two signs that the chances of a contract extension at some point are strong. How much impact has this run made on whether Tuch stays? It can only increase the chance of a deal getting done and ideally on a bit of a discount. With more reports that the salary cap is going up to as much as…