The price is going up on Alex Tuch. The talented forward is playing well as the Buffalo Sabres compete in their first postseason in 15 years, and he's a free agent after the season. Those things are combining to raise the cost for Tuch when he hits the open market.

BOSTON–Early last December, the Sabres found themselves in a position they'd been in too many times in their 14-season playoff drought: the floor of the Atlantic.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Drink it in Sabrehood. Another drought is over. Having ended the longest postseason absence in NHL history, the Sabres secured their first playoff series victory in 19 years Friday night with a 4-1 victory in Boston.

The Buffalo Sabres have enjoyed by far their most fruitful season in years as they broke their 14 year playoff drought dating back to 2011, amassing 50 wins and 109 points in the process as they won the Atlantic Division.

The Buffalo Sabres are looking to move on in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and Alex Tuch is speaking out about that fact.

Hello! I'm Derek Heid and I'm covering Niagara County for 7 News WKBW. If you have a story idea, please email me at Derek.Heid@wkbw.com BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch and his family made a $50,000 donation to Sisters of Charity ...

Sabres' storybook season is real, and Stanley Cup dreams are valid originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. This is real. These Buffalo Sabres aren't just a feel-good story any longer. They aren't just a team lacking playoff experience. They certainly aren't just happy to be here.