Prospect Info: Linus Ullmark (2012, 163rd) – '15-16: Buffalo #35 (NHL)Recalled 4/9/16

[Heraldic]

Watched the game and Ullmark was really impressive.

Looked really poised and composed, puck tracking was good and didn't seem to overplay or look shaky at all. Rebound control was good either, but not remarkable. The goal allowed was not his fault at all.

If he keeps playing like that in Rochester, can't really see any reason not to give him starts in Buffalo as well.

 

[Heraldic]

Despite being really unlikely, how funny would it be if Ullmark comes and establishes himself as a solid starter in Buffalo while Lehner is healing from his injury?

 

[haseoke39]

Despite being really unlikely, how funny would it be if Ullmark comes and establishes himself as a solid starter in Buffalo while Lehner is healing from his injury?

He's given every sign of being that kind of prospect up to this point. Until I see him get beaten in the NHL, I see no reason not to actually consider this.

One week at a time, and it'll also depend on Lieuwen. If Lieuwen plays well in his share of starts, we won't have the occasion to see anyways. But at the very least, I suspect he'll be pushing for a spot next year.

 

[tsujimoto74]

Despite being really unlikely, how funny would it be if Ullmark comes and establishes himself as a solid starter in Buffalo while Lehner is healing from his injury?

It seems pretty unlikely only because how often do goalies Ullmark's age come in and immediately take over as starters? Goalies take a long time to develop usually. He absolutely has the potential to be a very good starter down the road though. People got down on him last year because of a rough start, but he was on a terrible team and played well later in the season (for my money, probably the #1 reason MODO didn't get relegated).

 

[Sabresfansince1980]

Despite being really unlikely, how funny would it be if Ullmark comes and establishes himself as a solid starter in Buffalo while Lehner is healing from his injury?

Almost as funny as if Murray traded him at the deadline with Legwand for a late 1st. I'd eat popcorn to see that.

 

[Matt Ress]

He's given every sign of being that kind of prospect up to this point. Until I see him get beaten in the NHL, I see no reason not to actually consider this.

One week at a time, and it'll also depend on Lieuwen. If Lieuwen plays well in his share of starts, we won't have the occasion to see anyways. But at the very least, I suspect he'll be pushing for a spot next year.

I agree. Depending on how long Lehner is out and if Linus can show some reasonable consistency in ROC, I don't see why they wouldn't throw a few NHL games at him for a gauge if nothing else. Good to see the kid healthy and showing up ready.

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

Wouldn't be surprised at all if he made an impact in Buffalo immediately.

 

[Matt Ress]

Wouldn't be surprised at all if he made an impact in Buffalo immediately.

I guess it would depend on Johnson's play but I wouldn't be surprised either just don't think it will be immediate.

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

I guess it would depend on Johnson's play but I wouldn't be surprised either just don't think it will be immediate.

Either some rookie saves us or we make a trade. With Johnson, we are a bottom 10 team. There's little doubt.

 

[Moskau]

Either some rookie saves us or we make a trade. With Johnson, we are a bottom 10 team. There's little doubt.

We're a bottom 10 team with probably 28/30 goalies in this league.

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

We're a bottom 10 team with probably 28/30 goalies in this league.

Well yeah, but I think he means getting someone better would give us at least a slim chance at a playoff berth, as opposed to being a lock bottom-10 team.

 

[Dex]

Well yeah, but I think he means getting someone better would give us at least a slim chance at a playoff berth, as opposed to being a lock bottom-10 team.

I don't think that the Sabres are a playoff team and I don;t think this year is about doing whatever it takes to make the playoffs.

I think this year is about developing the team and the individuals on the team to move forward to the point that they compete for the Cup.

 

[Moskau]

Well yeah, but I think he means getting someone better would give us at least a slim chance at a playoff berth, as opposed to being a lock bottom-10 team.

This is going OT but you can still be a bottom 10 team and just miss the playoffs. People are too used to the last two teams we had that missed by 30+ points. Generally in non McEichel years you can be a bad team and still only miss the playoffs by a few points.

 

[jBuds]

Before the injuries, he was certainly on track to be in the NHL mix. If he somehow continues to shine here in NA, stays healthy, etc... No reason not to give him a shot here

 

[26CornerBlitz]

Looks like Ullmark is having no post-surgeries hip issues at all based on this clip.

 

[dugman]

I haven't seen Ullmark, except for clips and highlights,but there are several things that make me root for him:
1) the YouTube of him dancing and moonwalking for the crowd after a game in Sweden.
2) his old Mariocart Bowzer mask.
3) his current mask being Sabres blue and gold instead of Rochester colors. I like that show of confidence.

 

[Orvald]

If Johnson or Lieuwen gets injured , Ullmark will get his shot. Clearly they rate him above Makarov already.

 

[Jacob582]

If Johnson or Lieuwen gets injured , Ullmark will get his shot. Clearly they rate him above Makarov already.

I think they will occasionally switch Ullmark and Lieuwen as Buffalo backup to keep them fresh by giving both of them AHL games.

 

[Jacob582]

 

[LaxSabre]

‏@kevinoDandC - Linus Ullmark says today just a maintenance day. "Everything's good." Says he'll be fine to play the weekend.

‏@kevinoDandC - Though cleared to play (and he played very well in his debut), the #Amerks are being cautious with Linus Ullmark.

Although Linus Ullmark is playing games a month earlier than anyone expected, the Rochester Americans are still easing him back into the routine of the season.
Ullmark didn't practice on Tuesday. He instead did a little off-ice work on what could best be termed a maintenance day.
The rookie goalie from Sweden underwent surgery on both hips in late April.
He made an ahead-of-schedule recovery and played his first game in North America on Saturday, stopping 38 shots in a 2-1 victory over the Utica Comets.
But in order to ensure his hips aren't subjected to unnecessary strain, the organization is taking a cautious approach.
"It's more about managing how he's feeling and to get him ready for the weekend," Amerks coach Randy Cunneyworth said.
Ullmark said he'll be ready to play this weekend. The Amerks are in Newfoundland to play the St. John's IceCaps on Friday and Saturday nights (6:00 pm ET starts in Rochester).
"Everything is good, it's just a precaution," Ullmark said. "It's a long season; we don't need to rush anything."

http://www.democratandchronicle.com.../amerks-prefer-cautious-ullmark-now/73876110/

 

[26CornerBlitz]

Today Bylsma said that another goaltender would get a start this weekend, but he did not specifically say Lieuwen. I wonder if they recall Ullmark to make his NHL debut.

 

[sabresnyper]

Today Bylsma said that another goaltender would get a start this weekend, but he did not specifically say Lieuwen. I wonder if they recall Ullmark to make his NHL debut.

Probably Kari Ramo

 

[Sabre the Win]

Today Bylsma said that another goaltender would get a start this weekend, but he did not specifically say Lieuwen. I wonder if they recall Ullmark to make his NHL debut.

It will probably be Lieuwen due to Buffalo's back to back coming up this weekend.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

It could be time for his NHL debut as I suspected. We'll know soon enough.

 

[couture23]

Ullmark for Saturday against NJ please