Player Discussion Alex Tuch (acquired via trade from VGK)

[Chainshot]

Really liked Tuch's interview, mentioned the accountability thing half a dozen times makes me wonder what Donny was doing.

"I hate every team in the playoffs right now."

That one sounded like it was coming out of my mouth.

 

[Chainshot]

 

[Beerz]

Makes me wonder what Tuch was doing.

He was asleep at the wheel for a good portion of the season.

 

[Dingo44]

Makes me wonder what Tuch was doing.

He was asleep at the wheel for a good portion of the season.

Losing tons of sleep helping to take care of his newborn probably.

 

[Dingo44]

 

[TehDoak]

Losing tons of sleep helping to take care of his newborn probably.

I am a dad of twins, and I know, this is a real thing.

But....he's a professional athlete that makes millions a year. Hire a night nurse and get a hotel if you have to.

I just don't think his issues this year are as easily explained as 'tired dad'.

 

[Jage]

But....he's a professional athlete that makes millions a year. Hire a night nurse and get a hotel if you have to.

Its not only about the money but the desire. Do you want to "miss" the time that is never coming back?

 

[Ygo]

I am a dad of twins, and I know, this is a real thing.

But....he's a professional athlete that makes millions a year. Hire a night nurse and get a hotel if you have to.

I just don't think his issues this year are as easily explained as 'tired dad'.

So, "this is a real thing" or it is not? Everything is relative... he is competing against professional athletes that make millions a year too. Maybe not entirely explained, but still valid in context. I thought he had a strong finish to the season and is probably a little miscast on this team (L1 scoring winger and top PP? - maybe, maybe not).

 

[Dubi Doo]

I am a dad of twins, and I know, this is a real thing.

But....he's a professional athlete that makes millions a year. Hire a night nurse and get a hotel if you have to.

I just don't think his issues this year are as easily explained as 'tired dad'.

We'll never know. He was incredibly frustrating to watch, and I'm hoping it's due to being a tired dad + the coach not being able to get a system in place rather than injuries and/or him taking the offseason lightly/thinking they could coast to a playoff spot like most of the team did this year.

 

[Dingo44]

 

[RecycledEichel]

Give him a contract extension now after a down year. (5.5 avv?!?)

 

[Zman5778]

Give him a contract extension now after a down year. (5.5 avv?!?)

He's not eligible for an extension until after the 24/25 season.