Alex Tuch<\/a> is currently living through a nightmare at the worst possible moment of his career.<\/p>\nThe word \u00abnightmare\u00bb can often feel excessive, but it applies here because Tuch may literally be losing millions of dollars.<\/p>\n
The Sabres forward is reaching the end of his contract and is hoping to sign the biggest deal of his career this summer.<\/p>\n
After a strong first round against the Boston Bruins, where he recorded 4 goals and 7 points in 6 games, Tuch has become a complete ghost against the Canadiens.<\/p>\n
In 6 games against the Canadiens, the 30-year-old player has not recorded a single point despite his team scoring 21 goals.<\/p>\n
If the Sabres are on the brink in this series, it is unfortunately partly because of him.<\/p>\n
Alex Tuch’s disastrous second-round slump puts millions at stake before Game 7<\/p>\n
On top of producing nothing offensively, the power forward has posted a disastrous -9 rating since the beginning of the second round.<\/p>\n
Tuch even found a way to finish Game 6 with a -1 rating in what was still a dominant 8-3 Sabres victory.<\/p>\n
This is exactly the kind of performance that can destroy an elite player’s career.<\/p>\n
The timing could not be worse for Tuch financially.<\/p>\n
His current salary of $4.75 million was expected to more than double this summer.<\/p>\n
He was aiming for a long-term contract worth around $10.5 to $11 million per season.<\/p>\n
With 33 goals and 66 points in 79 regular-season games, Tuch represented the most attractive option among the power forwards available this summer.<\/p>\n
But his second-round numbers completely change the situation.<\/p>\n
NHL general managers are closely watching every game. And every playoff game without offensive production lowers his negotiating power for his next contract.<\/p>\n
For his agent, this is probably a disaster right now.<\/p>\n
All of the financial stakes of his client’s career are literally on the line in Game 7 tonight at KeyBank Center.<\/p>\n
On top of that, Tuch’s next contract could very well be the last major deal of his NHL career.<\/p>\n
At 30 years old, he is on track to sign his final big contract.<\/p>\n
Maximizing the value of that deal is therefore critical for his long-term financial security.<\/p>\n
If the forward fails to bounce back and lead the Sabres to a victory in this elimination game against the Canadiens, the impact on his next contract would be considerable.<\/p>\n
Game 7 therefore represents much more than just an elimination game for Alex Tuch.<\/p>\n
It is potentially the most financially important night of his career.<\/p>\n
Tonight should be interesting!<\/p>\n
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n
POLL<\/p>\n
5 HOURS AGO|110 ANSWERS<\/p>\n
Major blow hits Sabres star forward during Canadiens series before Game 7<\/p>\n
Do you think Alex Tuch will finally break out in Game 7 tonight against the Canadiens, or will his nightmare continue at the worst moment of his career?<\/p>\n
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