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On YouTubeBuffalo Sabres News / The Sick Podcast / December 6
Habs Reportedly Looking At Luukkonen In Buffalo For Goaltending Help
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault has had a horrendous start to the season, and with no sign of improvement coming from the Habs netminder anytime soon, it is becoming a serious liability to put him in goal.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 6
NHL Rumours: Jarry Deal, Bunting Reunion & Habs/Oilers in on Luukkonen
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off by looking at a potential growing deal between the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins surrounding goaltender Tristan Jarry.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / December 4
How expendable is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for the Sabres?
The Buffalo Sabres are dealing with a four-headed monster between the pipes, and it looks like Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen might end up being the odd man out.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
NHL News / Field Level Media / November 27
Top and bottom Eastern Conference teams battle as Devils face Sabres
One of the NHL's best home teams will try to take that success on the road when the New Jersey Devils visit the Buffalo Sabres on Friday.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 26
Consistent action helping Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen find groove 
PITTSBURGH – In his last three outings – one relief appearance followed by two starts – Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has looked more the like the goalie the Buffalo Sabres expected to be their starter this season.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 25
Oilers News & Rumours: Nurse, Luukkonen, Injury Update
The Edmonton Oilers seem to finally be snapping out of what was a tough start to the 2025-26 season, and it seems as though they have found a way to win games and keep their playoff spot as the season moves along.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 23
Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen shines in win, could be seizing No. 1 job; Isak Rosen sent to Rochester
BUFFALO – It took more than six weeks – just over one-quarter of the season – for Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to make back-to-back starts. The Finn missed time battling an injury, mind you.
NHL News / Field Level Media / November 23
Surging Sabres take down East-leading Hurricanes 4-1
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 28 saves and four different players scored goals as the surging Buffalo Sabres earned a 4-1 home victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 22
Sabres rumors: Buffalo’s goaltending conundrum could lead to trade
It’s rare to see a team roll with three goaltenders for an entire season, and it looks like the Buffalo Sabres might not try to change that trend in the 2025-26 season.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / November 21
Sabres Netminder Emerging as a Trade Candidate: 3 Teams Make Sense
The Buffalo Sabres are dead last in the Eastern Conference, and just got blown out 6-2 on home ice by the 32nd-place Calgary Flames; changes are coming.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 7
3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 3-0 Loss to the Blues
Coming off another overtime loss, the Buffalo Sabres had rightful optimism. They are in the thick of a competitive Eastern Conference, a couple of wins away from being near the top of the standings.
NHL News / Field Level Media / November 1
Sabres end skid, edge Capitals in shootout
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 31 saves and the Buffalo Sabres beat the visiting Washington Capitals 4-3 in a shootout on Saturday night. Luukkonen made five saves in overtime and was perfect in the five-round shootout as the Sabres ended a three-game losing streak in which each loss was by a 4-3 score in overtime.
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.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 21
Sabres assign starting goaltender on conditioning stint
Buffalo Sabres starting netminder Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will head to AHL Rochester on a conditioning stint, the club announced. The team also reassigned defenseman Zachary Jones to Rochester after recalling him on Sunday.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / October 1
Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen leaves game with lower-body injury
The Buffalo Sabres have announced that goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will not return to Wednesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins due to a lower-body injury.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1
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
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.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / September 12
Report: Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen dealing with offseason injury
There may be more to the Buffalo Sabres‘ signing of Alexandar Georgiev than first thought to be. The Bulgarian goaltender signed a one-year, $825,000 contract
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 16
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.
NHL News / Field Level Media / November 21, 2024
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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 3, 2024
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 / 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.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 20, 2024
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.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / March 14, 2024
Luukkonen Shuts Out Islanders in 4-0 Sabres Victory
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen now sits tied for third in the NHL in shutouts, as the Buffalo Sabres trounced the New York Islanders 4-0. Right off the bat, the Sabres had the Islanders on their heels.
Buffalo Sabres News / Inside The Rink / February 22, 2024
Sabres’ Luukkonen Getting the Job Done in Buffalo
If you are a Buffalo Sabres fan, then you are certainly disappointed with your favorite hockey team. The team is currently (As of Thursday, February 22) sixth in the Atlantic Division, 13th in the Eastern Conference, and 25th in the league.
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