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Alex Tuch

22-Year-Old Right WingRW

Vegas Golden Knights

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2018 Fantasy Outlook

Tuch was traded from the Wild as part of a condition of the Golden Knights selecting Erik Haula at the expansion draft. The young forward dazzled in Vegas, potting 15 goals and playing a key role with the man advantage. Tuch clearly has some slick offensive skills and is just getting started on what should be a lengthy and successful NHL career. Vegas likely won't be the powerhouse they were in their inaugural season, but Tuch has found himself a goldmine on the first power-play unit with William Karlsson and Jonathan Marchessault. Look for the creative winger to build on his breakout campaign and take another step forward in 2018-19. Read Past Outlooks

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Height 6'4"

DOB 5/10/1996

Born Syracuse, New York

Drafted 1st Rd, #18 Overall in 2014

Returns to scoresheet

RWVegas Golden Knights

November 9, 2018

Tuch had two assists -- including one on the power play -- Thursday, helping his team to a 5-3 win over Ottawa.

ANALYSIS
Tuch has scored seven points in eight games despite going scoreless four times this year. He's about as likely to score multiple points as he is to be shut out, making him a better play for those seeking cheap value and willing to take a risk in a daily situation.

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2018–19 Depth Chart Status

#2 Right Wing

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2018–19 Time On Ice Stats

Average Time On Ice:
17:53
Average Power Play TOI:
3:35
Average Short-Handed TOI:
0:00

Ice Time

Power Play

Short-Handed

2016–17

10:42

0:00

2017–18

15:15

2:20

0:03

2018–19

17:53

3:35

0:00

Past Fantasy Outlooks

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Tuch failed to get on the scoresheet in six games with the Wild last year, but the 2014 first-rounder still has plenty of time to develop into a successful power forward in the NHL. He lit the lamp 18 times in 57 AHL contests and already possesses an imposing 6-foot-4, 222-pound frame at just 21 years of age. Tuch will probably need a bit more seasoning in the minors before he’s ready to contribute in Vegas, but a midseason call-up is well within the realm of possibility.

The mammoth power forward showed flashes of dominance over his two seasons at Boston College, but he needs to play a more consistent game on a nightly basis. He is ready for NHL duty from a physical standpoint, so it's not out of the realm of possibility that he could spend some time in Minnesota this season. Tuch was the 18th overall pick in the 2014 Entry Draft.

Drafted 18th overall by the Wild in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, Tuch played well above his age in his first season in the NCAA, leading Boston College with 28 points (14 goals, 14 assists) in 37 contests. While he certainly appears ready to join the pro ranks, Tuch noted that he had "unfinished business" to attend to in college, after his Eagles took a disappointing loss in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The 6-foot-4, 221-pound Tuch should be in for another big season as a sophomore and is someone those in dynasty formats should monitor.

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Keeps rolling offensively

RWVegas Golden Knights

November 1, 2018

Tuch generated a power-play assist and another 5-on-5 apple in Thursday's 5-3 road loss to the Blues.