The Boston Bruins have inquired about the availability of a star power forward from a division rival.

Boston entered the season intending to compete for a playoff spot, and the Bruins got off to a hot start. Now, NHL insider James Murphy of RG.org reports that Boston has checked in with the Buffalo Sabres on Alex Tuch.

“Buffalo is listening on Alex Tuch,” a source told RG.org on Wednesday. “From what I know, the Bruins and Oilers have inquired, along with a couple of other teams.”

Tuch is entering the final year of his seven-year, $33.25 million deal. With Tuch in the final year of his deal, if the Sabres are out of playoff contention, he will be one of the most sought-after players on the trade front.

Yet another NHL source told Murphy that it’s likely that Buffalo won’t trade Tuc

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