Sabres GM says Luukkonen will be ‘big part’ of team’s future as Hellebuyck trade rumors persist

Oct 20, 2026, 11:57 AM ET|Comments (0)

from Daily Faceoff, by Kyle Morton,

Any such move to land Hellebuyck would almost certainly involve current starting goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen going either to Winnipeg or a third team involved in the trade. Luukkonen, once heralded as the future franchise goalie of the Sabres, has developed into more of a solid 1A than a true franchise cornerstone.

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