Confirmed with Link: Luke Tuch sign with Habs (2 years ELC, start in 2024-2025) AHL 1-way 2023-2024

[Rapala]

Finally. I wonder what the holdup was. Just happy he goes straight to Laval

He wanted a game in the NHL and we weren't going to give it to him. It's not like he would get it anywhere else.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Not gonna lie I would have been interested in seeing him play this game

 

[salbutera]

So is it ok if I don’t hate him anymore???

But but but he’s a “diva”

 

[The Last Red]

There never was a hold up, he finished his college career last week.

He had the nerve to try and use his leverage as an NCAA player over the age of 20. Imagine that..

 

[Adam Michaels]

I mean it’s a holdup compared to Lane who was on the same team.

Lane was easier because it's an ELC that kicks in right away so he burns a year,

Tuch was negotiating the ELC, but also having to negotiate an AHL contract also.

 

[JC Superstar]

I like that line even through I would prefer Simoneau if he was healthy.

I really think that Simoneau is Laval most underrated forward, that guy is a pure warrior.

Smallest guy I know with a Gordie Howe hat trick at pro level.

 

[Adam Michaels]

He's listed at 6.3 on Capfriendly, is it right?

He grew an inch since he signed his contract.

 

[teamfirst]

I'm glad he's going straight to Laval, should be fun to watch this weekend

 

[Adam Michaels]

He's already at Laval and will be at practice this morning.

Perreault is out for the rest of the year, so Tuch will very likely play Friday and Saturday.

 

[The Great Weal]

Really hoping he becomes a good bottom 6 forward for us, even as a 4th liner. We. don't have anyone with this kind of identity and it is a need.

 

[EveryDay]

He's already at Laval and will be at practice this morning.

Perreault is out for the rest of the year, so Tuch will very likely play Friday and Saturday.

Nothing regarding Davidson or Joshua Roy?

 

[montreal]

Meh...big picture there really wasn't that big of difference or much reason to even have so much speculation.

He had indicated even last year he wanted to sign with the Habs, it was probably more pressing for the Habs to sign Hutson to get him into games than it was for them to sign Tuck and work out the timing of when his deal started or if it was a ATO or AHL deal.

Much to do about nothing, and i'm not saying this about you specifically.

We're just a very angsty fanbase lol.

it's clear that some are just assholes though, calling a kid names because someone on twitter said his agent might want this or that. But we saw how "fans" treated KK around here, or just read Slaf's thread from last year or Reinbacher's draft day thread and see we have some posters that really need to find something better to do with their time then sit on a message board calling kids names because of a rumor they may not sign or want more then someone with limited knowledge of said prospect things they should get.

Just look at all the posters that trashed Strubble last year, talking about what a waste of a 2nd round pick and they only picked him because he could bench press more then anyone and now you get the fans saying I always knew he was going to be good.

 

[montreal]

He had the nerve to try and use his leverage as an NCAA player over the age of 20. Imagine that..

the thing is who knows what his agent said or asked for.

 

[Wateredgarden]

I don't know how much interest there would have been for Tuch outside the Habs. I mean other teams might have taken a flyer on him, but the Habs see a real future for him. The worst the guy did ( might have) was trying really hard to convince the Habs tu burn a year of his ELC, but even if the Habs refused, it was still the best spot for him.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[26Mats]

Tuch signed starting next year. And instead of signing an AHL ATO, actually signed an AHL contract. I guess that was part of the negotiation. Instead of an ATO, it's an AHL deal.

Love it!

So, he can play in the AHL playoffs if Laval makes it?

 

[Adam Michaels]

So, he can play in the AHL playoffs if Laval makes it?

Yes

 

[Trabdy2]

Good news to see Tuch signed.

My mind wants to project a 4th line of Xhekaj - Evans - Tuch forming in the next year or two. Need some time to see how Xhekaj and Tuch can adjust to the pro game, though.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[EveryDay]

Can we change the title of the thread?

 

[Skip Bayless]

Signed with AHL team instead of eating Dorito’s in the the pressbox for one or two games.

My apologies to Luke and his fan base. I wasn’t familiar with his game.

 

[Habs13]

Good news to see Tuch signed.

My mind wants to project a 4th line of Xhekaj - Evans - Tuch forming in the next year or two. Need some time to see how Xhekaj and Tuch can adjust to the pro game, though.

I like it. Although Florian is a center. Maybe best he starts on the wing and gets chances at center with say, Pezzetta!

Pezz - Xhekaj - Tuch could be a whole lot of fun. A proper 4th line! We haven't had that in decades.

 

[montreal]

So, he can play in the AHL playoffs if Laval makes it?

think of it this way, you have to be on the AHL clear day roster in order to play in the playoffs, if you sign your ELC after the clear day roster freeze, then it comes down to what season did they sign for? If it's the current season, i.e. burning off a year of the ELC, then no because they are signed for this season but not put on the clear day roster. If it's a ELC that starts NEXT season, then they will be able to go to the AHL on a PTO.

 

[McGees]

should have let him play in the show with Habs.
Send YlondersonPinardllagher down.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Cool. Hopefully he plays both games for Laval this weekend. Great to have him finally signed.