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After finally establishing himself at the NHL level in 2023-24, Luukkonen took a massive step back in 2024-25 with a 24-24-5 record, a 3.20 GAA and an .887 save percentage over 55 games. By the end of the season, Luukkonen lost the No. 1 job to James Reimer, whose status for 2025-26 remains up in the air. Luukkonen will be 26 years old for much of next season, so he should be in his prime, but he needs a few things to go right. The Sabres had a strong offense but a poor defense, though Luukkonen didn't do much to help cover the defense's errors. He can't afford a slow start -- if he struggles, it could open the door for Devon Levi to get a longer look in the NHL after spending most of last season with AHL Rochester. Read Past Outlooks

Off injured reserve
Luukkonen (lower body) was taken off injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site.
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Luukkonen hasn't played for Buffalo yet this year because of the injury, but he was sent to AHL Rochester for conditioning and stopped 21 of 23 shots for the Americans on Wednesday. Luukkonen has completed his conditioning stint in addition to being taken off injured reserve, so he should be an option for Friday's home game against Toronto. Colten Ellis might be sent to the minors to avoid having three healthy goaltenders on the NHL roster, and Luukkonen will likely compete with Alex Lyon for starts.
Luukkonen hasn't played for Buffalo yet this year because of the injury, but he was sent to AHL Rochester for conditioning and stopped 21 of 23 shots for the Americans on Wednesday. Luukkonen has completed his conditioning stint in addition to being taken off injured reserve, so he should be an option for Friday's home game against Toronto. Colten Ellis might be sent to the minors to avoid having three healthy goaltenders on the NHL roster, and Luukkonen will likely compete with Alex Lyon for starts.
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Luukkonen's game took a big jump in 2023-24, so much so that it earned him a five-year extension with a $4.75 million AAV. Despite playing behind a weak defense, UPL put up a 27-22-4 record, 2.57 GAA and .910 save percentage - adding a whopping sixth-best GSAx (goals saved above expected) of 22.46. By comparison, Jeremy Swayman was fifth in GSAx, and that GAA tied him with Linus Ullmark for ninth in the league. Luukkonen is now ensconced as the Sabres' top guy for the next several seasons, while wunderkind Devon Levi gets much-needed development time in the AHL. UPL will once again thrive under a heavy workload like he did once Levi was sent to the minors, but this time for a full season, without the early-year chaos that came last year with the Levi show. Luukkonen is about to step into stardom.
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Back from assignment
Luukkonen (lower body) was recalled from his conditioning assignment with AHL Rochester on Thursday.
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Headed for conditioning stint
Luukkonen (lower body) was reassigned to AHL Rochester on a conditioning assignment Tuesday.
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Moves to injured reserve
Luukkonen (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
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Officially ruled out Thursday
Luukkonen (lower body), as expected, was officially ruled out against the Rangers on Thursday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
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Set to miss at least one week
Luukkonen (lower body) will be re-evaluated in a week, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports, effectively ruling him out Opening Night against the Rangers on Thursday.
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May need conditioning assignment
According to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 on Tuesday, Luukkonen could head to AHL Rochester on a conditioning loan, as he continues to work himself back from a lower-body injury.
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Luukkonen has already missed the first three games of the year after logging only one period of work during the preseason. He started the 2025-26 campaign on injured reserve and remains week-to-week.
Luukkonen has already missed the first three games of the year after logging only one period of work during the preseason. He started the 2025-26 campaign on injured reserve and remains week-to-week.