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Sabres dealing with more uncertainty as Alex Tuch set for debut

'Finally recovered and cleared to skate in the Sabres’ top six in front of family and friends, Tuch still can’t be sure when his debut will occur. The Blue Jackets canceled practice Sunday in response to three players entering Covid-19 protocol. They still plan to hold a morning skate Monday in Columbus. They’ll fly to Buffalo for the game if cleared to do so, but their arrival … [Read more...] about Sabres dealing with more uncertainty as Alex Tuch set for debut

Buffalo News |

Tuch to play his first game as a Sabre on Monday

'Tuch wasn’t expected to return until the middle to the end of January. Don Granato told reporters after practice, “He was waiting after practice for me to give him the OK, to tell him that he’s going into the lineup and he’s ready to go. He’s just as excited as anybody I’ve seen to play a game, because it’s here, because he’s putting that jersey on."' … [Read more...] about Tuch to play his first game as a Sabre on Monday

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Tuch set for season debut, first game with Sabres against Blue Jackets

'"Two days, less than five months since surgery. It's been a long road," Tuch said Sunday. "Coming to a new team, trying to mesh with your teammates but you're not able to go in and battle, has been difficult. At the same time, I think it's made it really easy on me coming into a new city. They've been very welcoming. I've had some ups and downs, like any other rehab process, … [Read more...] about Tuch set for season debut, first game with Sabres against Blue Jackets

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