Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. It sounds just about the way it looks, for anyone struggling to pronounce the name of the ' goalie. Like, for example, the broadcasters being paid to talk about the NHL playoffs. ESPN's analysts came under fire on Sunday during an intermi sion report when they decided to laugh rather than making a real effort Vada Pinson Jersey at saying Luukkonen's name. Mark Me sier and P.K. Subban were the former players discu sing the game with host Steve Levy: "Probably should mention Buffalo's goalie's name, did you want to take a crack at that, anybody?" Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) MORE: It comes acro s like an inside joke that they already had off the air that they decided to bring onto the air, instead of previously figuring out how to say a slightly unfamiliar name. Hockey fans didn't love this interaction: i cant believe ESPN is the hub of the NHL playoffs. Just embarra sing coverage. Also: Luukkonen isnt even that hard to say. Lauren (@BOSBruinsHC) It's a bit of an odd announcing trend, too. Often, it results in nicknames. UPL is a straightforward one as far as how the nickname was arrived at, but the guys getting paid to talk about the games can certainly try to say the last name, at least. It's a main reason many people call Giannis Antetokounmpo "The Greek Freak" in the NBA. They'd rather do that than attempt his name. Shoot, they call Nikola Jokic "The Joker," which is a terrible nickname but one that someone decided was easier to say than... his uber-similar last name? Luukkonen was crucial in the Sabres' Game 1 win over the Bruins, denying multiple breakaways to keep it close enough that Buffalo could mount its magical rally. He at least deserves an effort put in by broadcasters to say his name. More NHL news: Cesar Cedeno Jersey