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On YouTubeBuffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 24
After UPL’s recall, Sabres plan to keep three goalies: ‘A good problem’ 
BUFFALO – Right now, the Sabres want to err on the side of caution. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, having completed his AHL conditioning assignment, is healthy and ready to play.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 23
Sabres recall Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen from conditioning assignment
The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday recalled Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen from his AHL conditioning assignment with the Rochester Americans, giving them three goalies.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 21
Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen starts important season with conditioning assignment in Rochester: ‘I feel great’
On Tuesday, Buffalo Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen walked into Blue Cross Arena, donned a gray Americans practice jersey and touched the ice in the 70-year-old rink for the first time since early in the 2022-23 season.
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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.
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Buffalo Sabres News / Two in the Box / October 9
Sabres Stay Proactive Shuffling Goalies Ahead of Opener
Of the number of things that need to go right for the Sabres to break their playoff drought this season, goaltending is the most vital. So, when Ukko-Pekka
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / October 3
Sabres’ Luukkonen, Kesselring out week-to-week
A couple of key players in Western New York might not be in the starting lineup when the regular season gets underway. When speaking to the media on Friday, Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff revealed that goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and defenseman Michael Kesselring are out week-to-week.
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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 29
Sabres provide updates on several injured players
With 10 days remaining until their opening game of the 2025-26 season, the Buffalo Sabres are dealing with injuries on multiple fronts of their roster.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 26
Sabres’ Goaltending Rotation Is at Least Interesting
The Buffalo Sabres’ goaltending proved to be the NHL’s worst last season, statistically. They finished the season 28th in goals allowed per game with 3.50 (GAA/G) and a save percentage (SV%) of .888, which ranked 30th.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 18
NHL injury notes including Matthew Tkachuk and David Pastrnak
Puck Pedia: The Calgary Flames signed Mikael Backlund to a two-year contract extension with a $3.25 million salary cap hit. He’ll have a full no-movement clause through December 31st, 2027, and then a 10-team no-trade clause kicking in on January 1st, 2028.
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 / NHL Trade Talk / September 15
Sabres’ Georgiev Signing Raises Questions About Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s Health
The Buffalo Sabres’ decision to sign Alexandar Georgiev over the weekend has sparked curiosity across the NHL — not just because of the timing, but because of the circumstances around Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 13
Sabres Sign Georgiev as Luukkonen Battles Nagging Injury
The Buffalo Sabres signed goaltender Alexandar Georgiev to a one-year contract worth $850,000 on Thursday. With save percentages (SV%) well below .900 and goals-against averages (GAA) above 3.00, Georgiev has struggled the last few years.
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
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / August 29
Buffalo Sabres Season Preview: Goaltending
Fans and players alike are looking to put the 2024-25 Buffalo Sabres season in the rearview mirror. Aside from a late push, the Sabres provided little but disappointment en route to a 14th consecutive season without a playoff appearance.
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
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 / 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.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / January 19, 2024
Sabres Grades: Luukkonen Tops Again; Girgensons Steps Up
To no one’s surprise, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s 3-0 shutout over the Chicago Blackhawks has him atop the Sabres Grades from Thursday’s game. It’s Luukkonen’s second straight shutout, and an extension of a great run in the new year by the towering goalie.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / January 14, 2024
Sabres Grades: Luukkonen Shined; Buffalo Couldn’t Produce
It was Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s time to shine in Buffalo Saturday evening with the Canucks in town, as he tops the game’s Sabres Grades. It was a tough 1-0 loss to the Vancouver, who are among the league’s best in the standings.
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