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Sabres Gain Salary Cap Space for Alex Tuch

The NHL’s new 2026-27 salary cap jump gives the Buffalo Sabres room to retain Alex Tuch, a pivotal offensive player who helped the team reach the second round of playoffs.

The NHL’s salary cap has risen sharply for the 2026-27 season, offering the Buffalo Sabres extra space to keep Alex Tuch, who was a key offensive asset and helped the team reach the second round of the playoffs for the first time in 19 years. With the cap increase, the Sabres can now afford to keep Tuch instead of trading him in a contract year. forestarrow.help