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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 17
NHL Rumours: Raty’s Chance with Tavares Out, Flyers Untouchables & Luukkonen to Rangers?
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with Aatu Raty and his opportunity with the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, looking to rekindle his offensive spark.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / Sabre Noise / October 17
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Sabres look to make key tweaks against Canadiens
The Buffalo Sabres are back in Montreal for their second game against the Canadiens this week. In the first game, the Canadiens would jump out to a 3-1 lead.
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 12
NHL EDGE reveals a potential threat at the start of the Sabres 2026-27 season
The Buffalo Sabres are off to a 2-3-0 start through their first five games of the 2026-27 season. There are a couple of interesting storylines to already sweep through this team in the early going, with goaltending struggles from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to Owen Power being tied for the leading point-getter at five.
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 9
3 Buffalo Sabres starting to feel the heat after painfully slow starts
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is going through a rough patch early in the Buffalo Sabres' new season, something he's become no stranger to across his tenure as the club's No.
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 9
Buffalo Sabres have a Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen problem (and no clear solution)
After a disappointing playoff run, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen needed to get off to a fast start with the Buffalo Sabres. It not only would have put the playoffs behind him but also quieted the trade rumors from the offseason connecting the Buffalo Sabres and Connor Hellebuyck.
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 6
Suddenly crucial Buffalo Sabres player praised by position coach
The ever inconsistent Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is off to a sluggish start to the new NHL season and veteran backup Alex Lyon remains sidelined by an upper-body injury.
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 5
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen needs to bounce back before trade talk really starts
The Buffalo Sabres are off to a modest 1-1 start in their first two games this season. There’s absolutely nothing to worry about. But there might be in starting netminder Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen doesn’t find his groove.
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 28
NHL coach questions Sabres goalie UPL: 'Don't think he's done enough'
The Buffalo Sabres found themselves at the center of the Connor Hellebuyck trade rumors all summer but, with the 2026-27 NHL season about to begin, they're trending toward another season with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen as their No.
NHL News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 27
Devils should target Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen if the Sabres trade for Connor Hellebuyck
The New Jersey Devils could have an interesting opportunity in goal if the Buffalo Sabres actually decide to pull the trigger on a trade for Connor Hellebuyck.
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 23
NHL pundit says Sabres may have found the 'secret sauce' to UPL's success
Although there have been moments over the past four years where it appeared Buffalo Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was emerging as a true starter-level NHL talent, he's never been able to sustain peak form over an extended stretch.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 18
Sabres to start Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in Game 7 against Canadiens
The back-and-forth in the crease for the Buffalo Sabres continues on Monday night as their season is on the line in Game 7 against the Montreal Canadiens at KeyBank center.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 16
Winners, losers from Saturday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Sabres force Game 7 with dominant win
There was only one game on the Stanley Cup Playoff schedule Saturday night, and it was a massive game as the Buffalo Sabres forced a Game 7 in their second-round series with an 8-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen takes over in net as Sabres even series with Game 4 comeback
Coming off back-to-back losses, each by four goals, the Buffalo Sabres knew their backs were against the proverbial wall on Tuesday night. Faced with
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 12
Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to start Game 4 against Canadiens
The Buffalo Sabres are making an important change in their lineup ahead of a crucial game in la belle province. It was announced that goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will be getting the start against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4 of the Atlantic Division Final, which is set for Tuesday night.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7
Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Alex Lyon stays hot for Sabres
The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Wednesday night with the Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks both picking up wins. Let's dig a little deeper into both of those games and pick out the biggest winners and losers from the night.
NHL News / Dice City Sports / March 18
Golden Knights shut out 2-0 by Sabres as Luukkonen stands tall
The Vegas Golden Knights looked stuck in an old Mitch Hedberg joke Tuesday night. “The depressing thing about tennis is that no matter how good I get, I’ll never be as good as a wall.” For much of a 2-0 loss to Buffalo, that wall was Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 18
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, sizzling Sabres shut out Golden Knights
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 27 saves en route to his first shutout of the season as the Buffalo Sabres blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 2-0 on Tuesday night in Las Vegas.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / February 3
Sabres’ Luukkonen Will Miss Olympics With Injury
During the Buffalo Sabres 7-4 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Jan. 27, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen exited the game early due to an injury. On Tuesday morning, it was announced that the goaltender, who was set to represent Finland at the 2026 Winter Olympics, will unfortunately be unable to participate.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 3
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen To Miss Olympics
According to a team announcement, Buffalo Sabres netminder Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will miss the Olympic Games due to his lower-body injury. In the same announcement, the Sabres shared that Joonas Korpisalo of the Boston Bruins will play for Team Finland and Luukkonen’s stead.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / January 27
Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen leaves game against Leafs with lower-body injury
An untimely issue for one of the hottest teams in the league. During a game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night, Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen exited the game prematurely due to a lower-body injury.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / January 6
Sabres’ Goaltender Luukkonen Has Chance To Prove Himself
The Buffalo Sabres have been hot as of late. Before their 5-1 loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday afternoon, they had won 10 straight games, getting themselves back into the thick of things in the Eastern Conference.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 29
Sabres Need to Move on From Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
It is a rare time in Buffalo where it feels like a steady presence has been found in their crease. Since his debut in a Sabres uniform, even up to their most recent defeat, Alex Lyon has been the steady hand between the pipes for them while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has been recovering.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1, 2025
Sabres' top goaltender leaves game vs. Penguins due to injury
Tough news came out of Buffalo on Wednesday, as No. 1 goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has left the Sabres' preseason game against the Pittsburgh Penguins due to a lower-body injury.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / September 17, 2025
Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen day-to-day with lower-body injury
Some clarification on what has been ailing one of the best young netminders in the game. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams stated that goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 16, 2025
Five NHL trade candidates to watch until 2026 deadline
While the most active portion of the NHL offseason is over, a significant amount of cap space remains, creating the possibility of a more robust trade market than usual.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 24, 2024
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.
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