Kekalainen Draws Line: Tuch's Buffalo Days Are Done

Alex Tuch won't be returning to the Sabres, and GM Kevyn Kekalainen is making it clear the organization is open to exploring a sign-and-trade scenario rather than letting him walk for nothing. This is a critical juncture for Buffalo - they can either recoup assets or watch a productive player slip away without compensation. The Sabres' willingness to engage in a sign-and-trade suggests they're being pragmatic about a situation that's already fractured.