Player Discussion Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (2017, 54th)
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Rough night for Sudbury in Ottawa last night. Let's see how they bounce back in Game 2.
Getting roughed up every once in a while is terrific developmentally for a young goalie. Teaches resiliency.
Getting roughed up every once in a while is terrific developmentally for a young goalie. Teaches resiliency.
Zman5778
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Question is -- were they rough games by UPL, or are the 67s that good? Probably a little of both, but I'm leaning towards the 67s being that good.
Slack
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Watched the game today. Despite the score UPL was actually their best player. Team in front of him was overwhelmed. 67s are a juggernaut this year.
Jim Bob
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Yes but don't expect him to play, really just to watch and practice.
Sudbury is really not in Ottawa's league. They rely on UPL but Ottawa have Dipietro who is probably the 2nd best goalie in the OHL.
The OT has been painful to watch as Sudbury hasn't really created any real chances in 2 and a half OT periods.
Ottawa wins on a PP in triple OT.
I don't think the Sabres could have hoped for a better developmental season for UPL.
Was basically MVP of the OHL carrying a Wolves team far beyond where they should have gone. Add in a WJC gold medal and he was fantastic this season.
I don't think the Sabres could have hoped for a better developmental season for UPL.
Was basically MVP of the OHL carrying a Wolves team far beyond where they should have gone. Add in a WJC gold medal and he was fantastic this season.
Royal Thunder
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UnleashRasmus
Rasmus has gone Super Saiyan VI!
WaW
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Well, that was a fun season for us. Will never forget what UPL did for this franchise. You guys have an A+ goalie prospect, I sincerely mean that. Can only wish him all the best going forward.
If you have any more stud imports you want us to help you develop for a year, we're open to suggestions. Could use a top pairing dman or a winger to play with Byfield next year...
If you have any more stud imports you want us to help you develop for a year, we're open to suggestions. Could use a top pairing dman or a winger to play with Byfield next year...
Buffalo Norsemen
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Braden Wilson on wgr said this morning that he is expecting UPL to be assigned to Rochester in the next day or so.
WaW
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Think he'd jump ahead of Wilcox for the #2 role and backup Wedgewood in the playoffs?
I wouldn't even consider that, personally. Let him get into one of the garbage time games this weekend and see how he does, but I wouldn't be risking a young goalie's psyche on throwing him right into potential playoff action.
JThorne
Stop accepting failure
In that Blue and Gold video, they said they would like to see UP get rocked once in a while to see how he reacts and comes back from it.
tsujimoto74
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Plus the Amerks have worked hard all year to be where they are, and the guys who've been playing deserve their chance to make a run. Unless Wedgewood gets hurt or totally shits the bed, UPL should be scratched for the playoff games. Just practicing with the team should be good for him.
