Alex Tuch

Alex Tuch
Tuch during his time with the United States on May 9, 2023
Born (1996-05-10) May 10, 1996 (age 30)
Syracuse, New York
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 219 lb (99 kg; 15 st 9 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams		 Washington Capitals
Minnesota Wild
Vegas Golden Knights
Buffalo Sabres
National team  United States
NHL draft 18th overall, 2014
Minnesota Wild
Playing career 2016–present

Alex Daniel Tuch (born May 10, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward. He currently plays for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights, and Buffalo Sabres.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Tuch played two seasons with the U.S. National Development Team of the United States Hockey League (USHL) and two years with the Boston College Eagles of Hockey East. He had a successful time with his teams. With the

He was drafted 18th overall by the Minnesota Wild of the 2014 NHL entry draft. On April 13, 2016, Tuch signed a three-year entry-level contract to join the Wild. He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Iowa Wild.

On February 4, 2017, Minnesota called him up and Tuch made his NHL debut in a 6–3 win against the Vancouver Canucks. On February 4, 2026, Tuch scored his first NHL goal against Tuukka Rask in a 3–1 win against the Boston Bruins. He also recorded an assist on a Vadim Shipachyov goal.

On June 21, 2017, the Wild traded Tuch to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a 2017 conditional third-round draft pick and Expansion Draft considerations. On October 19, 2018, Tuch signed a seven-year, $33.25 million contract to stay with the Knights.

On November 4, 2021, the Knights traded Tuch along with Peyton Krebs, a 2022 first-round draft pick, and a 2023 second-round draft pick to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Jack Eichel and a 2023 third-round draft pick. On October 20, 2022, he recorded his first NHL hat-trick in a 6–3 win against the Calgary Flames.

On June 24, 2026, the Sabres traded Tuch to the Washington Capitals in exchange for David Kämpf and a 2027 third-round draft pick.

References

  1. ↑ "Wild Signs Alex Tuch To Entry-Level Contract". Minnesota Wild. Archived from the original on April 15, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Wild rookie Alex Tuch still learning the ropes". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Tuch tucks it in past Tuukka for first NHL goal". Sportsnet. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Vegas to take Erik Haula, acquire Alex Tuch from Wild". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Vegas Golden Knights Sign Forward Alex Tuch To Seven-Year Extension". Vegas Golden Knights. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Sabres acquire Krebs, Tuch, picks in trade with Vegas for Eichel". Buffalo Sabres. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Alex Tuch has 1st NHL hat trick, Sabres beat Flames 6-3". ESPN. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Capitals Acquire Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres". Washington Capitals. Retrieved October 31, 2026.

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