The Buffalo Sabers and Alex Tuch continue to talk about an extension
The Fourth Period’s Dave Pagnotta joined Steve Kouleas and Frankie Corrado on the Sirius XM NHL Network Power Play segment. He was asked about the Buffalo Sabres, Alex Tuch and whether he will get an extension before July 1.
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Steve Kouleas: “So I want to get this one in. Alex Tuch, what’s the latest, and is this going to be a fast or slow piece, Dave?”
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Dave Pagnotta: “Status quo at this point. That’s my understanding. The lines of communication are open. Everyone’s still convinced that both sides want to try to figure this out as well, but they don’t want to rush things at this point and with the way the season has started, they just want to make sure they’re in a good position. The Sabers will do that and then get back to the negotiating table.”
Look, he wants to stay, he’s willing to stay, but I feel like he’s also in a position, Alex Tuck, where he wants to be paid accordingly and receive a competitive contract, and again, similar to (Artemi) Panarin in terms of mentality, like he might be one of the top dogs to hit the open market on July 1, if he gets to that point. So it will take a significant deal to get him.
This is probably in the eight figures in terms of AAV, and depending on the term and structure that will determine exactly how high we are in the 10s? Are we in the 11s? If he makes it to July 1, or has the prospect of getting there and there really are one or two big fish in that pond, the numbers will increase.
Are the Sabers prepared to reach that point? That’s what they have to figure out.”
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