Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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For the 14th year in a row, the Sabres failed to make the playoffs. Although it wasn’t all bad, more things went wrong than right. The Sabres went into the season with one goal: make the playoffs.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 20

NHL Rumours: Luukkonen, Sabres, Heiskanen, Stars, Rangers

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Buffalo Sabres could be willing to move goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen this offseason, and would certainly have plenty of callers if he is available.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 15

Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen shines in loss to Maple Leafs: ‘He was dialed in’

BUFFALO – So much for that late-season optimism the Sabres had been generating. Suddenly, they’ve lost four straight games. Not that they’ve been performing poorly, mind you.

Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 7

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 6-3 Win Over the Bruins

There was once a time when the Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins would be vying for the top of the division. But here we are and both teams are at low points, fighting one another off in an effort to get out of the Eastern Conference basement.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 1

The Sheet Blog: Slew of first-timers could rock NHL head coach carousel for 2025-26

Plenty of names are popping up for the Philadelphia Flyers coaching position. And while Rick Tocchet’s name may be the one on everybody’s lips, there are plenty more who should get some consideration.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 8

Sidney Crosby remains out for Penguins

Mike Harrington: Buffalo Sabres forwards Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens and goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen were all at practice yesterday. Mike Harrington: Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said signs are pointing to all three being in the lineup today.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen out day-to-day with undisclosed injury

The Buffalo Sabres will be without Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen on a day-to-day basis as the goaltender is dealing with an undisclosed injury, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff told Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News on Sunday.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / January 9

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (35 saves), Sabres blank Senators

Jack Quinn scored twice and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 35 saves to help the visiting Buffalo Sabres to a 4-0 win against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / January 9

Luukkonen Earns Shutout as Sabres Defeat Senators 4-0

The Buffalo Sabres (16-21-5) defeated the Ottawa Senators (19-18-3) by a core of 4-0. With two goals from Jack Quinn and three points from Ryan McLeod, the Sabres had their offense showing up, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped all 35 shots for his sixth career shutout and second of the season.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / January 3

Sabres’ Struggles Overshadowing UPL’s Strong Play

The Buffalo Sabres blew another lead against the Colorado Avalanche in a 6-5 overtime loss on Thursday, which drops them to sole possession of last place in the Eastern Conference with 32 points.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 29

Luukkonen Helps the Sabres to a 4-2 Victory Over Blues

The Buffalo Sabres and St. Louis Blues played against each other for the final matchup of the season series in St. Louis. The Sabres are coming off two straight wins in their last two games, while the Blues won their last game against the Detroit Red Wings 4-0.

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / December 19

Can the Sabres turn things around amid 11-game losing streak?

The Buffalo Sabres sank to a new low this season after a 6-1 loss on Tuesday to the Montreal Canadiens, their 11th straight game without a regulation win. What will it take for the team to turn things around.

Predators reportedly interested in Sabres center Dylan Cozens

The best possible fictional hockey team

Boston Bruins News / Bruins Insider / December 7

Boston Bruins Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo Robbed Of A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity

Boston Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo was just robbed of a once in a life time opportunity as he was not announced to Team Finland. On Wednesday, teams

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 21

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Sabres stymie Kings, 1-0

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 24 saves in his return from an injury and Jason Zucker scored the lone goal to help the visiting Buffalo Sabres earn a 1-0 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / November 11

Sabres Goalie Named Third Star of Week

The Buffalo Sabres have been streaky to start the 2024-25 season, but they found a nice rhythm in the past week. Much of the Sabres recent success can be traced back to goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 3

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen emergence draws bold take from Sabres teammate

The Buffalo Sabres are hoping to compete for a Stanley Cup in 2024-25. It certainly won’t be an easy road to the Cup if Buffalo wins it all. However, difficult roads are nothing new for this team.

Buffalo Sabres News / Inside The Rink / July 25

Sabres Sign Goaltender Luukkonen to Five-Year Deal

For a long time, both the Buffalo Sabres as a franchise and their fans assumed that Devon Levi was their goaltender of the future. Levi, 25, won the Mike Richter Award twice as college hockey’s top goaltender, looked solid in his first seven career games, and had the makings of a franchise goaltender.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / July 24

Buffalo Sabres Bet Big on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen 5-Yr Contract

The Buffalo Sabres have secured their goaltending future by agreeing to terms with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen on a five-year contract, carrying an average annual value (AAV) of $4.75 million.

Buffalo Sabres News / Oilersnation / July 24

NHL Notebook: Sabres sign goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to long-term contract

We’re just 77 days away from the Edmonton Oilers season opener. As the off-season progresses, transactions become few and far between. However, there was a notable signing on Wednesday, as well as other news pieces.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / July 24

Buffalo Sabres sign Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to five-year, $23.7 million extension

The Buffalo Sabres announced they’ve come to terms with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, signing the 25-year-old goaltender to a five-year, $23.75 million contract.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 24

Buffalo Sabres bringing back star goaltender on five-year contract

The Buffalo Sabres are keeping star goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen on a five-year contract as they continue to try to figure out how to piece together a winning hockey team.

Sabres sign Beck Malenstyn to two-year, $2.7 million contract

Phoenix Suns owner expresses interest in returning NHL to desert

Oilers hire Stan Bowman as GM

Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 20

Sabres likely to move forward with this goaltending tandem

The Buffalo Sabres used a trio of netminders last season as they searched for stability in the crease. Now, it appears that two-thirds of that group will be back next season.

‘Nothing off the table’ regarding Skinner’s future with Sabres

Grading Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams’ Draft Classes

NHL Rumours: Buffalo Sabres Forward a Buyout Candidate

Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / March 14, 2024