Buffalo Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen responded to trade rumors about the team acquiring Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets. Hellebuyck has publicly requested a trade out of Winnipeg, and with the Sabres potentially trying to upgrade their goalie situation, Buffalo has been heavily linked to acquiring the former Hart Trophy winner. Luukkonen says that he […] The post Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Reacts to Connor Hellebuyck Rumors appeared first on HEAVY.

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