The Buffalo Sabres remain heavily in the trade rumors for Connor Hellebuyck. At this point, it’s not even clear what’s real on social media and what isn’t but one aspect is quite obvious: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen matters here. Over the summer…
Billy Heyen writes that a Buffalo Sabres trade for Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck heavily depends on moving Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. While Buffalo originally appeared positioned to send Luukkonen directly to Winnipeg, recent speculation points toward a potential three-team trade involving a different destination for the Finnish netminder.
Heyen argues the New York Rangers represent a logical landing spot for Luukkonen following a season-ending injury to Igor Shesterkin and an injury to Joonas Korpisalo. Meanwhile, the Jets may no longer need Luukkonen due to the performances of Stuart Skinner and waiver addition Clay Stevenson.
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