This Sabres forward was ranked among the top players of this season.
The Hockey News is currently in the process of revealing its Top 100 NHL players of the 2025-26 season rankings. So far, The Hockey News has revealed players 100 to 71.
One Buffalo Sabres star has made the rankings so far, as Alex Tuch made the cut.
Tuch was given the No. 97 spot on The Hockey News' rankings. When looking at the season he put together for the Sabres, it makes sense that he has been ranked among the NHL's top players from this season.
In 79 games this season with the Sabres, the 6-foot-4 forward recorded 33 goals, 33 assists, 66 points, 82 hits, and a plus-24 rating. With numbers like these, the pending unrestricted free agent is setting himself up for a nice raise, whether he re-signs with the Sabres or joins another club.
Tuch did not make The Hockey News' top players rankings for the 2024-25 season. This was after he had 36 goals and 67 points in 82 games during last season.
In 360 games over five seasons with the Sabres, Tuch has recorded 139 goals, 170 assists, 309 points, and a plus-60 rating. With numbers like these, he has been a very good player for the Sabres, and it will be interesting to see if he ends up staying put.