Tuch has helped transform the Sabres, the NHL's youngest team,
in multiple ways. Through his first 19 games this season, he scored 10
goals, putting him on pace for a career-high 43. He has morphed into
a first-line right winger for the Sabres, showcasing terrific chemistry
beside center Tage Thompson and Jeff Skinner.
His presence in the dressing room has contributed to the Sabres
growing close.
"We've, in a way, found a connection with each other, with the city,
with being a Sabre and what it means to each individual guy and as a
team as a whole," he says.
Adams said Tuch has "been a breath of fresh air since the day he
walked through the room."
"Just the way he carries himself every day," Adams says. "He treats
people well. He absolutely gets
that it's bigger than just what they
do on the ice, in terms of that the
people in the community matter
and we can invest ourselves as
an organization in the com-
munity. We can get so much
back from the community if
we do that.
"A n d I t h i n k h e 's j u st
n a t u r a l l y t h a t w a y, n o
matter where we would be
playing, I think that's just
who he is. But I do think it's
made an impact on our team,
especially our young guys." P
Bill Hoppe is a freelance writer
based in Williamsville, N.Y.
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[Alex
has]
been
a
breath
of
fresh
air
since
the
day
he
walked
through
the
room."
–
KEVYN
ADAMS
"He's got so much passion and
energy for being here and for the people.
And for our fans to pick up on that
identity that as quick as they
did, I think is pretty neat."
– DON GRANATO
