Just to add to what Adam and WTK said,
Look at the prospect chart for forwards, find me one player who shares the same tools and play style as Tuch.
Big, fast, goes to the net, finish his checks and has average hands.
There’s like 22 forwards in the system, less if you take none-existent ones like Gorniak/Smith, the player with closest style is probably Heineman. That’s too little, you need players with a bit of sandpaper and grit. Not everyone can be the skilled player, you need different styles and tools to win.
He had two disappointing seasons in a row (riddled with injuries and probably lost confidence) and even if they decide to send him back, I do believe that will offer him a contract that it’s this off-season or the next one.
I’d bring him in to Laval next season, give the coaching staff time to work with him on his strengths especially with other prospects coming in at the same time.
He was impressive last year that’s for sure, less this past season.
I think the reason he might go back is the goaltender situation in Montreal.
Primeau has to pass through waivers, and they didn’t get to test him this season at the NHL level. Montembeault is showing some improvement (although i’m not convinced yet() and Allen just got extend for two more seasons.
Give an extra year to Dobes, you get more time to make a decision on the assets you already have at hand.
%. The sooner people realize Primeau is not and will not become an NHL calibre goalie...the better. I watch alot of Laval games and I have zero confidence when he is in net.
