Sabres Face Tough Decision on Alex Tuch

0:00For the NHL, it's March 12th. Here's what's happening. The Buffalo Sabers face a big decision with Winger Alex Touch, who's heading to unrestricted free agency this summer. They chose not to trade him at the NHL deadline, keeping him as a key playoff piece under General Manager, Jarmal Kukalainen. Management knows resigning touch is the top goal after his steady roll through tough years. That might mean paying around $11 million a season for five years, even if it feels like a stretch. Fans would see it as a major setback if he leaves, unless the team wins the Stanley Cup. It could look like progress undone, no matter what another club offers. A backup plan nearly happened with St. Louis Center, Robert Thomas, who almost joined Buffalo in a huge deadline deal. It included the Sabers 2026 first-round pick and top prospects, but fell apart over Ottawa's Josh Norris. The Sabers still hold strong assets like their 2027 first-rounder and prospects, such as Consta Helenius.

1:01Keeping Touch remains priority one as they return to playoffs after 14 long years. This episode is supported by our sponsor. Some people meditate, I just lay down and press play, and so L.I. solely pillow.com.