Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen holds the key to Buffalo's 2025-26 season, but league-wide confidence in the goalie is fading.
The Buffalo Sabres are going to need a strong season from goalies Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Alex Lyon if they're finally going to end their 14-year playoff drought. At least one NHL analyst isn't confident they're going to get it.
Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report released his 2025-26 NHL goalie tandem rankings on Wednesday. The Sabres checked in at No. 26 of 32 teams with the return of UPL and signing Lyon to replace James Reimer in the backup role.