‘The Sabres’ plan all along was to bide their time until Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was ready for the NHL. Luukkonen is 22 years old and playing in his second professional season, while Ullmark is 27 playing in his sixth pro year. The problem with the Sabres’ plan is Luukkonen is not ready for the NHL, and Ullmark will be an unrestricted free agent after the season.’