Buffalo Sabres: Is Alex Tuch the team’s next captain?
By Sion Fawkes
Why Alex Tuch should be the Buffalo Sabres next captain
Mount makes a compelling argument in favor of Tuch. The winger didn’t immediately take the ice for the Sabres. But when he did, the offensive attack slowly improved. Tuch also made an amazing jump, evolving from a middle six player tops in Vegas to a top-line scorer in Buffalo.
He also brings energy both on and off the ice. You saw this energy any time you tuned into a game at the KeyBank Center, but you also saw it if you watched his interviews. Not only was Tuch enjoying himself, he further showed leadership qualities by crediting other players for performances and contributing to the team’s much-needed culture change.
A hometown hero who grew up pulling for the Sabres, Tuch further addressed the culture wasn’t finished changing, displaying incredible foresight. His acknowledging the hard luck that haunted the team over the last decade hasn’t diminished quite yet. But at the same time he pointed out the team’s willingness to stand up to and overcome obstacles and adversity was higher now than it had been in years.
Overall, Tuch’s on-ice performance coupled by his energy and willingness to take on the challenge of digging the Buffalo Sabres out of this deep hole they find themselves in are three top reasons he deserves team captain status.