Is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Our Second Goalie Next Season?

[Thorny]

3 minutes ago, Taro T said:

No.  But there are guys that should be available via FA or trade that are comparable to provide what we expect/hope to see from Ullmark.  Bring one in, re-sign Ullmark, & let the better man win the battle.

The Sabres then by definition have Ullmark quality GTing every game rather than the near guaranteed L that was Hutton & crew.

And unfortunately, the younger goalies that may come in via trade are still crapshoots to an extent.  Had the Sabres somehow (he wasn't available, thus "somehow") traded for Hart prior to last season, people would've been pretty stoked.  But it would've been a disaster as he regressed tremendously from where he'd been.

It's a little terrifying the GM has to find a way to bring in 2 good goalies this offseason when last offseason he didn't/couldn't add 1, but you are correct that's the path. 

[LGR4GM]

Just now, Thorny said:

It's a little terrifying the GM has to find a way to bring in 2 good goalies this offseason when last offseason he didn't/couldn't add 1, but you are correct that's the path. 

He's got three times the help this offseason and no Krueger telling him to get Cody Eakin.

[Thorny]

2 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

He's got three times the help this offseason and no Krueger telling him to get Cody Eakin.

Or Matt Irwin, or any one of those other guys Adams was seemingly incapable of doing his own research on leaving him no choice but to defer to the least-NHL experienced guy in the room, apparently. 

Good point on him having what looks to be solid help, though. Hopefully he's had a change of heart from his end of season presser where he suggested the reason the goaltending wasn't up to snuff was injuries.