When you mention culture to Alex Tuch, you're not talking about scoring goals and Xs and Os. You're talking about an entire organization and an entire fanbase working together to a shared goal. Tuch is relentlessly optimistic, but it would be unwise to immediately default to his words being empty hopes.
“To watch and play with guys like (Rasmus Dahlin) and (Peyton Krebs) and (Dylan Cozens) and see them develop and become the superstars that I think they are destined to become is an exciting time,” Tuch said.
Alex Tuch (89) talks to Jeff Skinner (53) during the first period vs. Ottawa at KeyBank Center on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
LAS VEGAS — The sign is in every travel brochure you see for Sin City. “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada” is its simple greeting as tourists walk up to take pictures and cars whiz by heading down Las Vegas Boulevard to The Strip. A beacon in the desert, the sign has a much deeper meaning these days.
LAS VEGAS — To get the true feeling of what it’s like to be here for the Stanley Cup final, you have to start at the beginning Monday. And we’re not talking the opening faceoff. There were thousands of people on the plaza outside T-Mobile Arena.
Alex Tuch (89) talks to Jeff Skinner (53) during the first period vs. Ottawa at KeyBank Center on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)