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Buffalo Sabres might not have the NHL coach with the hottest seat
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Los Angeles Kings could be looking to make coaching changes before the Buffalo Sabres.
New York is tied for second in the NHL with 34 rush goals, according to Stathletes. The Islanders’ one-two punch at center has helped fuel that success, with Bo Horvat tied for first in the NHL in rush goals (8) and Mathew Barzal among the league leaders in controlled zone entries.
According to The Fourth Period, the Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes, and Los Angeles Kings are four teams that are expected to express interest in Tuch this season if the Sabres make him available.
Sabres COO Pete Guelli said it feels like a “new day” for the franchise as Jarmo Kekäläinen takes over hockey operations.
The Buffalo Sabres' reasons for balking at a contract extension for Alex Tuch were revealed by a notable insider.
The Sabres return home to host the Flyers Thursday at KeyBank Center, opening a new chapter after front-office changes.
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Thompson, Ostlund score 2:36 apart late in 2nd period as Sabres beat Flyers 5-3 for 4th straight win
Tage Thompson and Noah Ostlund scored 2:36 apart in the closing minutes of the second period, and the Buffalo Sabres won their fourth in a row with a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
If the Sabres want to make changes to their roster, this defenseman could be a big trade chip for them to dangle.