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Fantasy Summary

A solid two-way winger who has a good shot. He plays a physical game and brings value in multi-cat leagues.


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September 2024 – After signing his entry level contract earlier this year, Luke Tuch will look to earn a full-time spot on the Laval Rocket roster this season. The 6-2 power forward has a solid shot at becoming an NHL bottom-six player, but will need a few years to get there. Aaron Itovitch

May 2022 – Luke Tuch had a very difficult sophomore season at Boston University. His weaknesses were somewhat concealed as a rookie due to his surprisingly good production in a small 18-game sample. However, it was apparent this year that he was consistently a step behind the game. He lacks planning in the offensive zone and rarely finds the best play to execute. He has blinders on with the puck, looking more to dump the puck in upon entering the zone than to pass to an open teammate, and even when he does spot passing options, he more often than not passes into the sticks or skates of opposing defenders. Tuch lacks an understanding of passing lanes in the defensive zone, and his contributions are inconsistent at best. This is not to say he is without his strengths, however. Tuch is a true grinder. He plays a hard-nosed game and is already a rather competent net-front presence at the NCAA level; he’s strong enough to disrupt defenders and park himself in the goalie’s field of view and possesses the hand-eye coordination to be a tipping threat. His shot is also an asset. While it may lack some accuracy, his wrist shot can be shockingly violent. If it continues to be refined, his shot projects as slightly above NHL-average, but in order to project as an entire package to the NHL, Tuch has a lot of work to do in the mental part of the game. While he remains young, Tuch already seems to be a coinflip to make the NHL in any capacity, which is not what any team wants of a player they picked in the second round less than two years ago. He could have value in fantasy leagues that value hits and be a decent addition in larger leagues. Sebastian High

July 2021 – Tuch had a solid freshman season for Boston College, managing 11 points in 16 games in a pandemic altered season. Tuch’s skating improved during this season, which allowed him to assert himself on the forecheck, use his size and strength, and get his team possession of the puck. He will hope to build on this season with a full sophomore season in a more typical hockey year. Pablo Ruiz

October 2020 – Tuch was drafted 47th overall by the Canadiens. Tuch is expected to spend at least two years in college before turning pro.  Jokke Nevalainen

May 2020 – A versatile forward who can play up and down the lineup, Tuch plays a physical brand of hockey and brings a good amount of skill with him. He doesn’t have the flashiest hands but he controls the puck well and works off the boards well. He has a strong cycle game and works out of the corners towards the slot with regularity. His shot is accurate and can be heavy at times but he needs to get to the  dangerous areas often enough to make it effective. He is a capable playmaker who works the puck down low in the zone. He finishes his checks all over the ice and he chooses his spots well. He needs to improve his first few steps because there are times when he can fall behind the play. His top speed isn’t bad but he takes a bit to get there. He profiles as a scoring middle-six winger who has more value in leagues that value hits and penalty minutes. Tony Ferrari

Attributes
Fantasy Upside 5.0
NHL Certainty 7.5
Country USA
Position LW
Roster Type Minors
Shoot/Glove Left
Date of Birth March 7, 2002
Height 6‘2”
Weight 203 lbs
Drafted 2020 Round 2; Overall: 47
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Stats – Frozen Tools – Profile on FT

SeasonLeagueTeamGPGAPTSPIM+/-
2024-2025AHLLaval Rocket446814406
2023-2024NCAABoston Univ.391020301017
2023-2024AHLLaval Rocket20000-1
2022-2023WCUSA410122
2022-2023NCAABoston Univ.4091120215
2021-2022NCAABoston Univ.2664101610
2020-2021NCAABoston Univ.166511120
2019-2020USHLUSNTDP Juniors1986148-1
2019-2020NTDPU.S. National U18 Team47151530300
2018-2019WHC-17USA U17510180
2018-2019USHLUSNTDP Juniors305111638-11
2018-2019NTDPU.S. National U17 Team48101323830
2017-2018USA-S15Team Forest302200
2017-2018T1EHL 16UBuffalo Jr. Sabres 16U AAA36121527240
2017-201816U AAABuffalo Jr. Sabres 16U AAA63283462670
2016-2017WSI U15Oshawa Generals Selects U159314120
2014-2015QC Int PWSyracuse Nationals PW222400

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