LINUS ULLMARK - Goalie - 26 - $1.325MM Cap Hit - RFA in 2019-2020
LAST UPDATED 6/28/19
Thought of as Buffalo's goalie of the future before the rise of Ukko Pekka-Luukkonen, Ullmark had an uneven first season as Carter Hutton's backup. The skill is obviously there, and he has the size and athleticism you want from a goalie. He also has a strong track record, with a history of success at the AHL level and in the Swedish Elite League. He's 25, so he's still young for a goaltender, so there's no telling what the future might hold for Ullmark. Could he end up Buffalo's long-term franchise goaltender after a breakout season? Sure, the tools are there. Could he flame out and end up back in Sweden after a terrible season or two? Also possible. With goaltenders, it's impossible to tell, but the best way for Ullmark to develop is for Buffalo to get some quality defenders that are capable of sheltering him and allowing him to settle into a starter's workload.
Thought of as Buffalo's goalie of the future before the rise of Ukko Pekka-Luukkonen, Ullmark had an uneven first season as Carter Hutton's backup. The skill is obviously there, and he has the size and athleticism you want from a goalie. He also has a strong track record, with a history of success at the AHL level and in the Swedish Elite League. He's 25, so he's still young for a goaltender, so there's no telling what the future might hold for Ullmark. Could he end up Buffalo's long-term franchise goaltender after a breakout season? Sure, the tools are there. Could he flame out and end up back in Sweden after a terrible season or two? Also possible. With goaltenders, it's impossible to tell, but the best way for Ullmark to develop is for Buffalo to get some quality defenders that are capable of sheltering him and allowing him to settle into a starter's workload.
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