G Ukko Pekka Luukkonen - Rochester Americans, AHL (2017, 54th, BUF)

[wings5]

Do you guys think going straight to the AHL is better for him than going back to Finland for a year or two?

 

[MatthewFlames]

Do you guys think going straight to the AHL is better for him than going back to Finland for a year or two?

To be honest, even going back to Sudbury would be a good option. Goalies need time. I'd prefer him to stay in North America now that he's here - but not sure the AHL is the best move - he needs to play a ton of games. Maybe an ECHL/AHL combined schedule to make sure he gets 50 games.

 

[wings5]

To be honest, even going back to Sudbury would be a good option. Goalies need time. I'd prefer him to stay in North America now that he's here - but not sure the AHL is the best move - he needs to play a ton of games. Maybe an ECHL/AHL combined schedule to make sure he gets 50 games.

No I don't believe in him going back to Sudbury for an overage year , he is ready for pro.

 

[Revelate]

Made his AHL debut today beating a Belleville team that needed to win to make the playoffs. Stopped 32/34.

 

[PromoterDave]

Good prospect. He's developing pretty well

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Made his AHL debut today beating a Belleville team that needed to win to make the playoffs. Stopped 32/34.

Not surprised, at all. UPL is a beast!.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Good prospect. He's developing pretty well

Weird way of writing awesome prospect

 

[Artorius Horus T]

UPL and the Amerks face the Marlies in round 1.

 

[wings5]

Sudbury was awful, watch what should happen when he plays for a team that is somewhat compatible defensively. Though he is with the Sabres organization so..

 

[Thebesthockey]

Excellent pick up by sabres

imo future top 4 nhl goalie

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

 

[Thebesthockey]

should be ohl mvp

close
.....,

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Bigger version of Kipper?

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Reminds me of Kiprusoff, very Kipper like saves and moves.

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

 

[slumpy43]

UPL undergoes successful hip surgery. May not be ready for next season start.

Sabres prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen undergoes hip surgery

 

[Ryan Van Horne]

Do you guys think going straight to the AHL is better for him than going back to Finland for a year or two?

Yes. Part of the reason he came to play in CHL was to adjust to smaller rinks. AHL is his next stop for sure. I doubt he'll return to Finland unless he fails to establish himself as an NHLer.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen – OHL Goaltender of the Year – presented by Janes. – Ontario Hockey League
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen – Red Tilson Trophy / Most Outstanding Player – Ontario Hockey League

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Wolves’ Luukkonen, Byfield accept OHL awards at Hockey Hall of Fame

 

[wings5]

Seems everyone stopped talking about him completely after his great year in the OHL and strong WJC. Thought he should have maybe went back to Finland for a year but had a good year in the ECHL and had some limited AHL games as well where he was below average. Hopefully he is up in the AHL full time next year to get some confortability and consistency with one team.

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

Luukkonen loaned to TPS.
TPS's starting goalie Rasmus Tirronen is injured and Luukkonen replaces him for next 4-6 weeks.
When Tirronen is recovered and back Luukkonen's situation and loan with TPS will be re-evaluated again.

 

[Old Navy Goat]

Good, gets him more playing time which he needs while NA leagues on hold

 

[NJ Fan 12]

TPS has a well-deserved reputation for developing goaltenders (most recently the Rangers' Alexandar Georgiev).

 

[mattihp]

TPS has a well-deserved reputation for developing goaltenders (most recently the Rangers' Alexandar Georgiev).

He is in some of the best hands in the world when it comes to goalie coaching.