Note: Reports prior to Sept 2023 were originally graded out of ten, and also included additional categories that have been merged into the current categories.
This likely results in the overall ratings prior to 2023 being decreased in comparison to reports since Sept 2023.For an `Apples to Apples` comparison between players, we recommend only comparing reports before, or after, Sept 2023.
Results will average out accordingly as more data is accumulated.
Events
Birthday: May 10, 1996
Height: 6' 3 | 193 cm
Weight: 220 lbs | 100 kg
Drafted: 18 overall, 2014 round 1 (
MIN)
Reports
Oct. 21, 2023 (Updated Oct. 23, 2023)
Contract: $33,250,000 over 7 years (Cap hit: $4,750,000)
Position scouted: Right Wing
Age when scouted: 27
Projection: Second Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
An argument could be made that Tuch is the all-round most valuable forward on the Sabres roster. Others score more goals and provide more primary assists, but Tuch is a modern day power-forward who produces offense without sacrificing defensive zone detail.
A big, strong, heavy player who moves very well. For his stature he isn't punishing physically but he's strong along the wall and out front opponents net. He positions himself in such a way , when on offense and when boxing out in his zone, that makes life miserable on opponents.
Off to a slow start in (23/24) but coming off an excellent (22/23) season.
Averages 17:52 TOI - 13:25 ES - 3:19 PP - 1:07 PK ... closing in on being a complete player. Could be considered a 1F
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
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| 2023-24 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 75 | 22 | 37 | 59 | 9 | 54 |
| 2022-23 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 74 | 36 | 43 | 79 | 14 | 20 |
| 2022-23 | USA | WC | 10 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 4 |
| 2021-22 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 50 | 12 | 26 | 38 | -3 | 14 |
- Compete/Consistency: 90
- Defensive Zone Starts: 79
- Hockey IQ: 86
- Offensive Zone Starts: 95
- Penalty Kill: 79
- Power Play: 92
- Physicality: 85
- Puck Moving/Passing: 84
- Shot: 88
- Skating: 86
Weighting
- 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
- 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
- 8%: Shot
- 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality
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