Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings become ideal trade partners as a goal-scoring forward is listed for trade

The Sabres are reportedly looking to retool their roster, with recent report indicating Tuch, one of their top forwards, is available for trade.

In the final year of a seven-year, $4.75 million contract, Tuch is a very solid option for contending teams, like the Tampa Bay Lightning who've been linked to him, or a team like Detroit, aiming to improve their playoff-bound roster with a cost-effective addition.

Over the past three seasons with Buffalo, Tuch has tallied 205 points (94 goals, 111 assists), fitting well into Detroit's timeline for building a competitive team.

As a 2026 free agent, Tuch could be an under-the-radar addition while teams chase bigger names like Jack Eichel or Artemi Panarin.

His 34 goals and 80 points in his first Sabres season at a $4.75 million AAV make him comparable to players like Zach Hyman, Lucas Raymond, and Alex DeBrincat.

Adding Tuch would require coach Todd McLellan to adjust the lineup, possibly moving Jonatan Berggren down a line or even a trade, after reports of him being frustrated with the organization.

Originally drafted by the Minnesota Wild, Tuch found his game after joining the Vegas Golden Knights, becoming a key contributor during their early playoff runs.

Traded to Buffalo in the Eichel deal, the lifelong Sabres fan made an immediate impact.

For Detroit, Tuch could be a pivotal piece if he builds chemistry with Marco Kasper or Dylan Larkin, likely avoiding a third-line role.

With Tuch's contract talks with Buffalo stalling, Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman could offer a top prospect like Carter Mazur or Berggren to Sabres GM Kevyn Adams, securing a dynamic forward to elevate Detroit's playoff aspirations.