Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Alex Tuch

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 20, 2026

How Alex Tuch built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Alex Tuch is an American professional ice hockey forward and alternate captain for the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL. Drafted 18th overall in 2014 by the Minnesota Wild, he also played for the Vegas Golden Knights. Tuch is a notable player in the NHL.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Joined USA Hockey National Team Development Program

In 2012, Alex Tuch joined the USA Hockey National Team Development Program team.

2014: Played College Hockey for Boston College

From 2014, Alex Tuch played college hockey for Boston College in the Hockey East Association.

2014: Ranked by NHL Central Scouting Bureau

In 2014, Alex Tuch was ranked 12th by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau on their final list of the top draft-eligible North American skaters leading into the 2014 NHL entry draft, where he was projected to be selected in the first round.

2014: Drafted by Minnesota Wild

In 2014, Alex Tuch was selected by the Minnesota Wild in the first round as the 18th overall pick of the NHL entry draft.

2015: Draft Pick

In 2015, Jack Eichel was the second overall draft pick.

April 13, 2016: Signed with Minnesota Wild

On April 13, 2016, Alex Tuch signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild to begin his professional career.

2016: Played in NCAA Frozen Four

In 2016, Alex Tuch contributed with 18 goals and 16 assists in 40 games, while heading to the NCAA Frozen Four with the Eagles.

February 4, 2017: NHL Debut

On February 4, 2017, Alex Tuch made his NHL debut against the Vancouver Canucks after being recalled to Minnesota.

June 21, 2017: Traded to Vegas Golden Knights

On June 21, 2017, Alex Tuch was traded to the expansion team Vegas Golden Knights as part of an agreement with the Minnesota Wild that Vegas would select Erik Haula in the 2017 NHL expansion draft.

October 3, 2017: Assigned to Chicago Wolves

On October 3, 2017, Alex Tuch was assigned to the AHL's Chicago Wolves to begin the 2017–18 season.

October 19, 2018: Signed Contract Extension with Golden Knights

On October 19, 2018, Alex Tuch signed a seven-year, $33.25 million contract extension with the Golden Knights.

2018: Stanley Cup Final Appearance

In 2018, Alex Tuch and the Vegas Golden Knights reached the Stanley Cup Final, where they lost to the Washington Capitals in five games.

November 4, 2021: Traded to Buffalo Sabres

On November 4, 2021, Alex Tuch was traded by the Golden Knights to the Buffalo Sabres along with Peyton Krebs, a 2022 first-round draft pick, and a 2023 second-round draft pick in exchange for Jack Eichel and a 2023 third-round draft pick.

December 29, 2021: Sabres Debut

On December 29, 2021, Alex Tuch made his debut with the Buffalo Sabres in a loss to the New Jersey Devils, recording an assist.

January 1, 2022: First Goal as a Sabre

On January 1, 2022, Alex Tuch scored his first goal as a member of the Buffalo Sabres in an overtime loss to the Boston Bruins.

March 10, 2022: Tuch Scores Against Eichel's Return

On March 10, 2022, Alex Tuch stole the puck from Jack Eichel and scored in the empty net during Eichel's first game back in Buffalo, leading the Sabres to a 3–1 victory.