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3 WAY too early predictions for the Buffalo Sabres in 2024/2025

By Zach Jezioro

Mar 9, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) celebrates his shootout win against the Edmonton Oilers at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 9, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) celebrates his shootout win against the Edmonton Oilers at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports / Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is a Vezina finalist

For my last prediction, Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will finish as one of the Vezina candidates. Luukkonen had an exceptional year this season as he was 27-22-4 with a SV% (save percentage) of .910 and a 2.57 GAA (goals against average).

After some questioned if he could put together a complete season, UPL did just that and you could make the case that he was the team's MVP. I'm not trying to get ahead of myself, but with good he was this year, I do see him having another strong season in 2024/2025.

With his five shutouts, Luukkonen was a huge reason why the Sabres were in the playoff race until the last few games of the season. Along with Devon Levi, he and Luukkonen give Buffalo a reliable 1-2 punch. UPL is due for a well-deserved contract and he will build off his terrific season. If he has another good season, I think he will be one of the finalists for the Vezina trophy.

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