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Sabres Gain Salary‑Cap Space for Alex Tuch

The NHL’s 2026‑27 salary cap hike gives the Buffalo Sabres extra room, a welcome boost as they look to retain forward Alex Tuch amid a playoff surge.

The NHL’s new salary‑cap figure for the 2026‑27 season has risen sharply, giving the Buffalo Sabres much-needed space. With Alex Tuch proving a key offensive force this year, the cap bump could help the team keep him without a trade, as the club’s playoff push gains momentum. raccoongame.org