The Sabres' offseason begins; what's next for Alex Tuch; recapping a memorable series

Rachel Lenzi and Mike Harrington hop the boards for one final playoff shift on Ice Time to discuss the end of the Buffalo Sabres' season and what lies ahead. First things first: Lindy Ruff's new contract. The coach had said all along there was no need to worry about his expiring contract, and it turns out he was right.

Next up: Alex Tuch, who becomes an unrestricted free agent at the end of June. Will he be back? Tuch is not the only Sabres player in flux, however: Mike and Rachel discuss the fate of unrestricted free agent Beck Malenstyn and restricted free agents Zach Benson and Bowen Byram.

Plus, a recap of the Sabres' dynamite (but devastating) series with the Canadiens and do the Canadiens have a chance against Carolina?

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