Blockbuster Sign-and-Trade Sends Alex Tuch To The Washington Capitals

It's a done deal. The Washington Capitals have landed their second big fish of the week, executing a sign-and-trade with the Buffalo Sabres for Alex Tuch. 

BREAKING: The Buffalo Sabres are sending Alex Tuch to Washington in a sign-and-trade, where he'll sign an eight-year deal worth $10.5M AAV.

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Tuch is signing an eight-year deal with the Capitals at a $10.5 million AAV. The Sabres will get a third-round pick from Washington in return.

The Caps also brought in high-scoring, speedy winger Jordan Kyrou in another blockbuster move this week, and are loading up in their top six.

In 615 games over 10 NHL seasons, the last five with his hometown Sabres, Tuch has recorded 200 goals and 448 points with a +79 rating. He's also handed out 619 hits. 

Could these two big moves convince Alex Ovechkin to come back for another year? 

More to come...