Kekalainen Braces for Tuch's Exit as Contract Talks Stall

Buffalo's GM Jarmo Kekalainen is preparing for the worst-case scenario with veteran forward Alex Tuch, as negotiations on a new deal have hit a wall with free agency approaching. The Sabres are hosting the draft this week, but behind the scenes, they're likely losing one of their better forwards to the open market. When a GM starts publicly anticipating a player's departure, it usually means the relationship has already broken down beyond repair.