Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

25-Year-Old GoalieG
Buffalo Sabres
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Luukkonen's game took a big jump in 2023-24, so much so that it earned him a five-year extension with a $4.75 million AAV. Despite playing behind a weak defense, UPL put up a 27-22-4 record, 2.57 GAA and .910 save percentage - adding a whopping sixth-best GSAx (goals saved above expected) of 22.46. By comparison, Jeremy Swayman was fifth in GSAx, and that GAA tied him with Linus Ullmark for ninth in the league. Luukkonen is now ensconced as the Sabres' top guy for the next several seasons, while wunderkind Devon Levi gets much-needed development time in the AHL. UPL will once again thrive under a heavy workload like he did once Levi was sent to the minors, but this time for a full season, without the early-year chaos that came last year with the Levi show. Luukkonen is about to step into stardom. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a five-year, $23.75 million contract with the Sabres in July of 2024.
Can't pull team out of spiral
GBuffalo Sabres
December 7, 2024
Luukkonen made 23 saves in a 5-2 loss to Utah on Saturday.
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The Sabres are on a skid -- they've lost six straight games and been outscored 21-11 in that span. Luukkonen himself hasn't won since Nov. 22; he's 0-3-2 in that span with 18 goals allowed. UPL is a talented guy, but that talent can't save a team that's in a spiral. Park him on your bench until the Sabres start to get their game back.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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The 2022-23 campaign was supposed to be one where Luukkonen got to develop in the minors, but injuries messed with that plan. Instead, the 24-year-old posted a 3.61 GAA and an .891 save percentage in 33 contests with Buffalo, along with a 3.07 GAA and an .898 save percentage in nine AHL games with Rochester. On top of not getting the opportunity to focus on working on his game in the minors, the Sabres' poor defense made them a goaltender's nightmare last season. However, it's still true that Luukkonen failed to take advantage of the opportunities he was given, and the campaign can be regarded as a disappointment. There's a decent chance Luukkonen will enter 2023-24 in the NHL as part of a goaltending duo with Devon Levi, but Luukkonen still has a lot to prove, and he'll need to overcome the Sabres' subpar defense.
Crushed by injuries, the Sabres were forced to give Luukkonen nine NHL games a season ago. He by no means embarrassed himself in the brief run (2-5-2 record, 2.74 GAA, .917 save percentage), but Luukkonen clearly would have been better off spending the entire year in the minors. Buffalo signed Eric Comrie in free agency and brought back 41-year-old Craig Anderson on a one-year deal. They also have Malcolm Subban around. That should ensure UPL heads back to AHL Rochester for most or all of the 2022-23 campaign, which isn't the worst thing in the world considering he won't be 24 years old until next March.
Luukkonen was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Sabres in the summer but will spend the 2018-19 season with the Sudbury Wolves in the OHL after a ban on European goalies was lifted. Despite a poor showing at the World Juniors, Luukkonen is considered one of the country's top young netminders and will likely be the starter for the Wolves. With four other goalies in the system already, the only way Luukkonen will see action with the Sabres or AHL Rochester is on an emergency call-up basis.
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Tending twine Saturday
GBuffalo Sabres
December 7, 2024
Luukkonen will be in the home blue paint versus Utah on Saturday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
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Strong in OT loss
GBuffalo Sabres
December 5, 2024
Luukkonen made 28 saves in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Jets on Thursday.
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Set to start against Winnipeg
GBuffalo Sabres
December 5, 2024
Luukkonen is slated to serve as the starting goaltender for Thursday's home game against the Jets, Michael Augello of The Hockey News reports.
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Late collapse in stunning loss
GBuffalo Sabres
December 4, 2024
Luukkonen turned aside 36 shots in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Avalanche.
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In goal Tuesday
GBuffalo Sabres
December 3, 2024
Luukkonen will start in goal at home Tuesday versus the Avalanche, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
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In starter's crease Thursday
GBuffalo Sabres
December 5, 2024
Luukkonen is in the starter's crease at morning skate, per Michael Augello of The Hockey News, and will likely get the home start versus Winnipeg on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Luukkonen had a tough time Tuesday in a 5-4 loss to Colorado as the Sabres led 4-0 just past the midway point of the first period. He stopped 36 shots in the loss and is 8-6-2 with a 2.69 GAA and a .906 save percentage across 17 appearances this season.
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