How much could the Sabres’ Tax cost them to extend Alex Tuch?

The Sheet with Jeff Marek: David Pagnotta talking with Jeff Marek about Buffalo Sabres, and the Sabres tax. It could cost the Sabres $11 million or more to re-sign Alex Tuch. Will he get tempted to go to free agency if they don’t turn things around this year?

** NHLRumors.com transcription

Pagnotta: “Alex Tuch, yeah, he’s, he’s interested in staying. And, and as Brian confirmed, he has not closed the door by any stretch on the Sabres. But they need to know what the direction of this team is. That’s the sense that I’ve been getting.

And you know what, Jeff, if there’s, you know, some markets have have a tax. Well, Buffalo also has the Sabres tax based on what’s going on right now and how long it’s been a problem in that marke

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