What if Alex Tuch & Tage Thompson Are Available In Buffalo? | Locked On Canucks

Canucks Eye Tuch or Thompson? | Trade Speculation & What It Would Mean for Vancouver If both the Sabres and the Canucks are underperforming (and more importantly, struggling to break through), maybe a trade could be the kind of gamble that changes everything. In this episode of Locked On Canucks, we explore the realistic paths and risks of Vancouver trading for Alex Tuch or Tage Thompson — and how either move could reshape their forward group overnight. 🔍 Trade Targets to Watch Alex Tuch Tuch is entering the final year of his current contract with a $4.75 million cap hit and has a five-team no-trade clause, making a potential trade possible if Buffalo doesn’t reach a new deal. He had a 36-goal season last year, showing he still has plenty of scoring punch. Buffalo is reportedly contemplating whether to extend Tuch or shop him, especially given the risk of him walking in free agency.NHL Trade Rumors For Vancouver, acquiring Tuch would add a power forward with scoring, two-way ability, and a relatively manageable contract. Tage Thompson While Tuch is more frequently floated, Thompson’s name is emerging in trade rumor circles as Buffalo’s struggles intensify. He has a bigger cap hit (~$7.14 million) and more risk, but also more upside as a top-six winger if he clicks in the right situation. Thompson could bring more dynamic goal-scoring upside, but would require a bigger asset package. And lastly, do you give up on Elias Pettersson to make this all happen? Join Kyle's Discord:  https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanucks?sid=... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.