'Luukkonen and the Sabres avoided an arbitration hearing that was scheduled for Monday with a deal that has a cap hit of $4.75 million per season. It leaves center Peyton Krebs as Buffalo’s only remaining unsigned restricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to five-year, $23.75 million deal
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Sabres make big commitment to goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen with hefty five-year contract
'Levi, a youngster general manager Kevyn Adams acquired in the Sam Reinhart trade three years ago on Wednesday, is still in the Sabres’ plans and expected to start the upcoming season in the NHL. But Luukkonen, who was drafted by Adams’ predecessor, Jason Botterill, has become the guy, giving the Sabres their best goaltending since Ryan Miller left in 2014.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make big commitment to goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen with hefty five-year contract
Sabres agree to five-year deal with goaltender Luukkonen
'Luukkonen, 25, began his NHL career with the Sabres in 2020, starting in four games and finishing with a 1-3 record. Questions arose following an inconsistent 2022-2023 campaign and the rise of goaltender Devon Levi. Luukkonen went 17-11 with a .892 save percentage, while Levi was stellar between the pipes as a rookie, finishing at 10-8 with a .899 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to five-year deal with goaltender Luukkonen
Buffalo Sabres agree to sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a 5-year, $23.75 million contract
'The deal comes as Luukkonen, a restricted free agent, was scheduled to have his contract determined in arbitration in the next two weeks. For the 25-year-old from Finland, the contract provides long-term security for a player whose future was uncertain in Buffalo over the past two years.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres agree to sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a 5-year, $23.75 million contract
Sabres agree to terms on a five-year deal with Luukkonen
'Luukkonen was a healthy scratch to start last season as Devon Levi was handed the starting job and played the first four games until he was injured. Eric Comrie played the next two before Luukkonen started in Game 7 at Ottawa. He made 38 saves on 42 shots and beat the Senators and he never looked back.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms on a five-year deal with Luukkonen
Sabres agree to terms with Luukkonen on 5-year deal
'Luukkonen, 25, set career highs in games played (54), wins (27), and shutouts (5) last season. His wins and shutouts were the most in a season by a Sabres goaltender since Ryan Miller.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Luukkonen on 5-year deal