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First 8 or so minutes was almost entirely played in the Amerks end. The next 12 however...
Player Discussion Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (2017, 54th)
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First 8 or so minutes was almost entirely played in the Amerks end. The next 12 however...
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haha his Wolves pad design transfers over well to the Amerks!
Really happy to see him get a start.
Really happy to see him get a start.
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It was a rough start but UPL found his legs and won his first game as an Amerk, saving 32 out of 34 shots. The first of many.
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I don't think the Sabres will be waiting long for this kid to be a regular in blue and gold.
I think it just might coincide with the end of Hutton's contract...by coincidence.
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Do people think that UPL will be starting games in the playoffs? I think he 100% should at least be the backup as I think he should be playing now
I definitely think he'll play for sure........ if both Amerks goalies get hit by a bus.
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Never say never , UPL had a spectacular season let’s not forget and won the World Junior Gold Medal and was absolutely spectacular for the wolves and your right it’s one AHL game.
But like the poster said before me if Wedgewood or Wilcox falter UPL starts. Honestly I would carry UPL as the backup and would make Wilcox the 3rd string goalie to be honest as I have not been impressed at all without Wilcox so letting UPL be Wedgewoods backup I think will be instrumental for his development and give him one or two games a series and him just being with and practicing with the Amerks will be incredible for his development and being apart of the winning culture the Amerks have created
No offense, but I think this is a complete underestimation of the difference between OHL hockey and professional hockey at the AHL level - particularly at playoff time. It's also totally oblivious to the team dynamic that has formed with the Amerks for the entire season. Wilcox has been the backup goalie and has played decently. You don't just sign a player to an ATO and make him the backup goalie and play him one or two games a series without affecting the sense of team that the Amerks have right now. I don't care who the player is or how highly he's touted.
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Someone pointed out two very good goalies did the same thing and won Calders for their respective teams. It's not unheard of. Guess its a matter if Wilcox > Luukonen. I won't pretend to know because I didn't watch most AHL or junior games.
I won't really defend Wilcox, he's been alright in a pinch but I doubt we see him back next year. Wedgewood though has mostly been dependable this season, with only minor hiccups in a few stretches. Expect him and 6K to take on a Hutton/Ullmark-esque tandem next season where 6K gets plenty of chances but overall Wedgewood is probably the starter, at least out of the gate.
Or maybe I'm completely wrong and both the W's leave in free agency, I guess time will tell.
I thought he settled in nicely after some early game nerves. He stayed square and under control most of the game, using that massive frame to his advantage but his reactions were really good.
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