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Confirmed with Link: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Signed for 5 years 4.75 AAV
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Under 5 per is a win.
Surprised they went 5 years but I have no issue with it.
Surprised they went 5 years but I have no issue with it.
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Per PuckPedia, 5 team NTC in the last two years (26-27 and 27-28).
Adams must really like his 5-team NTCs because he's given it to Thompson, Cozens, and Power as well.
It's nice to have that small of a concession on so many deals.
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Wow! I know Adams said they were interested in signing short, medium or long term contract with UPL, but I'm still surprised they got him for 5 years.
My EH sub. ran out. What projection did they list for 5 years (money and % liklihood)?
I think Adams learned from Ullmark.
My EH sub. ran out. What projection did they list for 5 years (money and % liklihood)?
I think Adams learned from Ullmark.
it could turn out a multitude of ways but, even if UPL bottomed out, this is one deal that I believe, at this time, was smart to make. I’m definitely good with it.
Yeah, no problem with this kind of NTC. Shouldn't prevent any trades if we need to go that route.
I'm okay with this contract. It's workable in just about any eventuality.
It used to be that a 5-team no trade list was really a 4 team list.
Arizona Plus 4 others.
Wonder who is the automatic no trade these days? Probably one of the Canadian teams.
It used to be that a 5-team no trade list was really a 4 team list.
Arizona Plus 4 others.
Wonder who is the automatic no trade these days? Probably one of the Canadian teams.
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When Levi signs for 1.25 x 2 next summer, we'll have potentially one of the best per $ tandems in the league at $6M.
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UPL is a good lesson for a lot of young players to keep working and keep going no matter what. Injuries. Limited AHL time (and never settled in to any real success there). Three goalie BS where he was often the third goalie. They wouldn’t let him on the ice down the stretch when they had a chance two years ago. He was obviously not the starting plan last year if nothing else…they were ready to ride Levi which immediately proved misguided. There hasn’t been one year between his great junior season and last year where he had things break his way in one place. And he kept going. And now he got himself a nice deal with security and a net he earned. Just keep working no matter how many things happen out of your control.
I'm surprised players don't push for a 7-team NTC, so they can remain in the US if they wanted to.
Gotta say I was not a UPL believer in the 22-23 season. Glad he was able to prove the haters (i.e. me) wrong.
Maybe there are places in Canada he wouldn't mind? Or just that he expects he wouldn't be traded in the division so Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal are already out.
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Personally I don't like the puppy hair in the ice cream. Not a great combination. Would not recommend.
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4.75 million? That's a lot of k's!View attachment 896869
Sabres agree to terms with Luukkonen on 5-year deal | Buffalo Sabres
The goaltender set career highs in games played, wins, and shutouts last season.www.nhl.com
MOGlLNY
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Great contract. If you have an issue with this I don't think you'll ever like anything the Sabres do.
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This is what I mean. And why I’d have gone five years all day long. If Levi emerges as a star…it almost certainly won’t get him paid big money in the next couple of years just based on opportunity. Which means for the next few years you have two legit chances at good to great goalies on a reasonable total dollar. And as long as UPL doesn’t have three terrible years in a row…you’ll be able to move him easy when Levi has to get paid. They have a very good medium term goalie situation and can worry about what to do about it later if they both play well. This doesnt put Levi in an Askarov spot with a proven stud locked in forever. It puts the organization in position to have two legit shots at having a strong 1 for a long time. I believe Levi will be the better goalie in the end. But now I can get him plenty of starts in Rochester for another year and then start moving towards that Boston model if I’m right. Maybe not 50/50 after this year…but it could definitely happen after two. And then you make financial choices if you have to. And you’re covered as much as possible if you don’t. And after three years If Levi is the man and can’t be denied? He’ll only be UPLs age NOW. He’s stupid young and now there is no more misguided need to throw him in deep water.
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The term is the biggest concern for me, but having Levi in the ranks and on a ELC makes it easier for me to stomach.
That being said, I have no issue with Adams betting on UPL. We could have a killer duo in net for the foreseeable future. That's a nice change of pace compared to what we've had since Miller.
I have to credit Adams for that. It was a rough ride, but the goaltending is looking really nice.
That being said, I have no issue with Adams betting on UPL. We could have a killer duo in net for the foreseeable future. That's a nice change of pace compared to what we've had since Miller.
I have to credit Adams for that. It was a rough ride, but the goaltending is looking really nice.
MOGlLNY
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wow just went through the thread any nobody has an issue with it.
Not in this thread at least.
