July 1 clock expires for Sabres as Alex Tuch deal nears

The Sabres are staring down a ticking clock that will expire on July 1, leaving Alex Tuch's future in Buffalo looking increasingly precarious. Front offices across the league know that a player of Tuch's caliber won't sit on the shelf while the deadline passes without a contract. This looming expiration forces GM Kevyn Adams to make a move before the calendar turns, and the NHLPA is watching closely to see if the team can salvage a star asset.