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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen might have a busy stretch of work coming up. ©2024, Micheline Veluvolu
BUFFALO – The goal outburst that helped the Sabres end their 13-game winless skid overshadowed goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s stellar performance heading into the Christmas break.
Luukkonen, 25, quietly enjoyed one of his strongest outings this season in Monday’s 7-1 road win against the New York Islanders, stopping 27 shots and allowing one goal or less for just the fifth time in 24 games.
If the Sabres make an unlikely climb up the standings – they ... Read the full article
Buffalo prospect Brodie Ziemer (right) chats with Rochester coach Mike Leone during development camp July 3. ©2024, Micheline Veluvolu
BUFFALO – On the ice, Brodie Ziemer doesn’t grab your attention right away. The Sabres prospect doesn’t possess that wow factor that makes you jump out of your seat.
“He’s not the fastest skater, he doesn’t have the best shot, he’s not elite in any one category,” Nick Fohr, Ziemer’s coach at the US National Team Development Program, told the Times Herald.
The thing is, Ziemer is above average in most categories. Add everything together ... Read the full article
Adam Kleber goes through fitness testing at the NHL Scouting Combine on June 8 in Buffalo. ©2024, Micheline Veluvolu
LAS VEGAS – Jerry Forton said Adam Kleber, the defense prospect the Buffalo Sabres selected in the second round at the NHL Draft, 42nd overall, forced his way onto USA’s roster at the World Junior A Challenge as the team’s youngest player.
“Started as the seventh D-man,” the assistant general manager said Saturday following the NHL Draft in The Sphere.
By the end of the tournament, Forton said the 6-foot-6, 215-pound Kleber had morphed into ... Read the full article