Sabres notebook: Alex Tuch, Kyle Okposo nearing return after Covid-19 absence By Lance Lysowski News Sports Reporter Jan 11, 2022 Jan 11, 2022 Updated Mar 12, 2026 0 Buffalo Sabres right winger Alex Tuch (89) brings the puck out of the zone while pursued by New Jersey Devils left winger Jesper Bratt (63). Derek Gee / Buffalo News Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Lance Lysowski News Sports Reporter Alex Tuch knows the importance of patience.kAm%F49[ 2 ad\J62C\@=5 H:?86C[ H2:E65 D:I >@?E9D E@ A=2J :? 2? }w{ 82>6[ :?4=F5:?8 2=>@DE E9C66 E@ H62C 2 qF772=@ $23C6D ;6CD6J 7@C E96 7:CDE E:>6] *6E E92E 5:5?’E >2<6 :E 2?J =6DD 5:D2AA@:?E:?8 7@C %F49 H96? 96 6?E6C65 r@G:5\`h AC@E@4@= 27E6C 2AA62C:?8 :? 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