Alex Tuch
Age 26 May 10, 1996
Syracuse USA
Right Wing shoots right
6'4" 193 cm
220 lbs 100 kg
ELC Signing Age 19
Waivers Signing Age 20
UFA Year 2023
Agent Brian Bartlett 
Transaction History
| Dec 4, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored an empty-net goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-3 win over the San Jose Sharks. |
| Nov 23, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the St. Louis Blues. |
| Nov 22, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored a goal on three shots and added two helpers in Tuesday's convincing 7-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch registered a power-play assist in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored a goal and was credited with two assists during a 5-4 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. |
| Oct 31, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch notched a power-play assist in Monday's 8-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings. |
| Oct 22, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks. |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored three goals and added two PIM in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Calgary Flames. |
| Oct 18, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored an empty-net goal on four shots and added three hits in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. |
| Oct 15, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch registered a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers. |
| Apr 24, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch supplied a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over the New York Islanders. |
| Apr 7, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch had a goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. |
| Apr 2, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch picked up two assists in Friday's 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators. |
| Mar 28, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored a goal on two shots, dished a power-play assist, blocked three shots and added two hits in Monday's 6-5 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. |
| Mar 20, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch managed an assist and three shots on goal in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Vancouver Canucks. |
| Mar 7, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch (undisclosed) is expected to play Monday against the Florida Panthers, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports. |
| Mar 7, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch (undisclosed) was deemed a game-time decision for Monday's contest against the Florida Panthers, John Vogl of The Athletic reports. |
| Mar 6, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch departed Sunday's game early and received imaging due to an undisclosed injury, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports. |
| Feb 13, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch notched three assists, two on the power play, in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens. |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored a goal on four shots, blocked four shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. |
| Jan 29, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored a goal on seven shots, dished an assist, logged two hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes. |
| Jan 18, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch contributed a goal, an assist, and two hits in a 3-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. |
| Jan 13, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch finished with an assist and two hits in a 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators on Thursday. |
| Jan 12, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch (not injury related) will likely enter the lineup Thursday in Nashville, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports. |
| Jan 11, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch (not injury related) exited the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Tuesday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News. |
| Jan 4, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch was designated for the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Tuesday. |
| Jan 1, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins. |
| Dec 19, 2021 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch (shoulder) will be added to the active roster and make his Buffalo debut Monday versus Columbus, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports. |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch (shoulder) wore a regular jersey during Wednesday's practice, indicating he's been cleared for contact, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports. |
| Nov 29, 2021 | Buffalo Sabres | Alex Tuch | Tuch (shoulder) practiced with the team Monday but is still weeks away from rejoining the lineup, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports. |
| Nov 4, 2021 | TRADE ANALYSIS The Vegas Golden Knights acquired Jack Eichel and 2023 third round pick from the Buffalo Sabres for Alex Tuch, Peyton Krebs, 2022 first round pick (top 10 protected), and 2023 conditional third round pick (condition met, upgraded to second round) |
| Oct 11, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch (shoulder) was shifted to long-term injured reserve Monday, per PuckPedia. |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch is expected to miss six months after undergoing shoulder surgery. |
| Jun 20, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch recorded an assist and two hits in Sunday's 2-1 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4. |
| Jun 14, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch notched an assist and six hits in Monday's 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1. |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch notched an assist, two shots on goal and four hits in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 6. |
| Jun 8, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch provided a goal on three shots and added three hits in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5. |
| Jun 4, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to suit up for Game 3 against the Colorado Avalanche on Friday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. |
| Jun 4, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch is considered a game-time decision heading into Friday's matchup with Colorado after missing the game-day skate, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. |
| May 28, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch notched an assist and went plus-3 in Friday's 6-2 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 7. |
| May 24, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch recorded an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild in Game 5. |
| May 22, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored a goal and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 4. |
| May 18, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored twice on five shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 2. |
| May 16, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch (undisclosed) will be in Sunday's Game 1 lineup against the Minnesota Wild, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. |
| May 12, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch (undisclosed) was held out of the third period of Wednesday's 6-0 win over the San Jose Sharks for maintenance reasons, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. |
| May 7, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch registered an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the St. Louis Blues. |
| May 3, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored a goal on a team-high five shots in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Minnesota Wild. |
| Apr 21, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored a goal on three shots, doled out three hits, blocked four shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. |
| Apr 18, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored an empty-net goal on four shots, doled out two hits and added two PIM in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. |
| Apr 14, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored a goal on two shots, supplied an assist, went plus-2 and added a pair of hits in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings. |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored a goal on five shots in Monday's 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings. |
| Apr 5, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch recorded an assist, two shots on net and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 6-1 win over the St. Louis Blues. |
| Apr 3, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch registered an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild. |
| Mar 31, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch provided an assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. |
| Mar 19, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch (undisclosed) had three shots on goal and 16:10 of ice time in Friday's 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings. |
| Mar 19, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play against the Los Angeles Kings on Friday, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports. |
| Mar 19, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch (undisclosed) will be a game-time call for Friday's matchup with the Los Angeles Kings, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports. |
| Mar 17, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch (undisclosed) did not take the ice for warmups and won't play Wednesday versus the San Jose Sharks, Steve Carp of SinBin.Vegas reports. |
| Mar 17, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup with San Jose, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. |
| Mar 13, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored an empty-net goal and added two PIM in Saturday's 5-1 win over the St. Louis Blues. |
| Mar 6, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored twice on six shots, blocked three shots and added two hits in Saturday's 4-0 win over the San Jose Sharks. |
| Mar 5, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored a goal and added two PIM in Friday's 5-4 overtime win over the San Jose Sharks. |
| Mar 3, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored a goal and dished an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Minnesota Wild. |
| Mar 1, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored the game-tying goal with 42 seconds left in regulation in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Minnesota Wild. He also had three shots. |
| Feb 22, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored two goals -- one on the power play -- in Monday's 3-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche. |
| Feb 9, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch notched a goal on three shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Anaheim Ducks. |
| Feb 7, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch produced two assists, two hits and two shots on goal in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Kings. |
| Jan 26, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss to the St. Louis Blues. |
| Jan 20, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch scored a goal on four shots and supplied two assists in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes. |
| Jan 14, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch netted an empty-net goal to seal a 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday. |
| Jan 13, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Thursday's season opener against the Anaheim Ducks, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. |
| Jan 12, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch (undisclosed) skated before Tuesday's practice, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports. |
| Jan 10, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Alex Tuch | Tuch (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day after missing Sunday's practice, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. |
| Jun 18, 2020 | Vegas Golden Knights | Activated RW Alex Tuch from injured reserve. |
| Oct 31, 2019 | Vegas Golden Knights | Activated RW Alex Tuch from injured reserve. |
| Oct 19, 2018 | Vegas Golden Knights | Signed RW Alex Tuch to a seven-year, $33.25 million contract extension. |
| Oct 15, 2017 | Vegas Golden Knights | Recalled RW Alex Tuch from Chicago (AHL). |
| Oct 3, 2017 | Vegas Golden Knights | Assigned RW Alex Tuch to Chicago (AHL). |
| Jun 21, 2017 | Vegas Golden Knights | Acquired RW Alex Tuch from the Minnesota Wild for a 2017 conditional third-round draft pick. |
| Apr 20, 2017 | Minnesota Wild | Recalled RW Alex Tuch from Iowa (AHL). |
| Feb 13, 2017 | Minnesota Wild | Recalled RW Alex Tuch from Iowa (AHL). |
| Feb 9, 2017 | Minnesota Wild | Assigned RW Alex Tuch to Iowa (AHL). |
| Feb 2, 2017 | Minnesota Wild | Recalled RW Alex Tuch from Iowa (AHL). |
| Oct 5, 2016 | Minnesota Wild | Assigned RW Alex Tuch to Iowa (AHL). |
| Apr 13, 2016 | Minnesota Wild | Signed RW Alex Tuch to a three-year, entry-level contract. |
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats
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Alex Tuch |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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25 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 4 | 6 | ||||||||
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Career Stats
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | ||
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| 2011-2012 | Syracuse Jr. Stars | EmJHL | 40 | 44 | 57 | 101 | 26 | Playoffs | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | U.S. National U17 Team | USDP | 56 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 32 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | USNTDP Juniors | USHL | 38 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 24 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | USA U17 | WHC-17 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2013-2014 | USNTDP Juniors | USHL | 26 | 13 | 19 | 32 | 36 | |||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2013-2014 | U.S. National U18 Team | USDP | 61 | 29 | 35 | 64 | 70 | |||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2013-2014 | USA U18 | WJC-18 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 14 | |||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Boston College | NCAA | 37 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 28 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | USA U20 | WJC-20 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Boston College | NCAA | 40 | 18 | 16 | 34 | 33 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Iowa Wild | AHL | 57 | 18 | 19 | 37 | 28 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Minnesota Wild | NHL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 20.00 | 58.95 | 7.07 | 52.76 | 5.32 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Chicago Wolves | AHL | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 78 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 27 | 971 | 54.29 | 52.20 | 2.21 | 52.13 | 0.36 | 0.62 | 1.61 | Playoffs | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 0 | ||
| 2018-2019 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 74 | 20 | 32 | 52 | 8 | 1,014 | 59.57 | 55.61 | 1.12 | 53.99 | 0.05 | 0.83 | 2.48 | Playoffs | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2019-2020 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 42 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 8 | 513 | 38.50 | 50.10 | -6.50 | 52.40 | -3.70 | 0.59 | 1.17 | Playoffs | 20 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 0 | ||
| 2020-2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 55 | 18 | 15 | 33 | 28 | 722 | 58.90 | 55.10 | 1.90 | 54.00 | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.75 | Playoffs | 19 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2021-2022 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 50 | 12 | 26 | 38 | 14 | 659 | 50.60 | 50.70 | 6.90 | 51.60 | 4.10 | 0.64 | 2.19 | ||||||||
| 2022-2023 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 25 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 7 Years $33,250,000 5.76% of cap space
| 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | UFA |
| AAV | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Salary | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | |
| Clauses | M-NTC | M-NTC | M-NTC | |||||
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| Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | |||||
| 5 Team No Trade List | ||||||||
Contract History
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $4,050,000 1.27% of cap space