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Prospect Info: Devon Levi, G, Northeastern University (obtained in Reinhart deal) -Recalled from Roch Jan. 18th, 2025

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Ranking the top 20 Calder Trophy candidates for the 2023-24 NHL season

The Athletic's Scott Wheeler and Harman Dayal list the top Calder Trophy candidates from the NHL's talented incoming rookie class.
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3. Devon Levi, G, 21 (Buffalo Sabres — No. 212 in 2022, via Florida)​

There are a lot of promising, high-pedigree rookie goaltenders who could break out this season. But Levi has the clearest opportunity out of that pack to cement a No. 1 role.

Buffalo’s decision not to add a big-name goaltender in a year where there’s pressure to contend for a playoff spot, especially when you consider that No. 2 option Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had only an .892 save percentage in 33 games last year, speaks volumes about the club’s confidence in Levi.

At Northeastern, Levi became the first player in history to win the Mike Richter Award as the best goaltender in the NCAA two years in a row. He signed his entry-level contract at the end of the college year and looked sharp in seven NHL starts down the stretch.

One of the biggest questions surrounding his Calder chances will be how Buffalo performs defensively. Goalie stats like save percentage can be heavily influenced by the quality of defensive play in front and last year the Sabres allowed way too many high-danger chances. Buffalo’s defensive improvement will hinge on factors like towering defensive defenseman Mattias Samuelsson’s ability to stay healthy, how new blueliners Connor Clifton and Erik Johnson fit in and whether some of the young, high-octane top-nine forwards can play a more mature all-around game.

If Levi can stabilize the crease and lead the Sabres back into the playoffs, he’ll have one heck of a Calder case. — Harman Dayal
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How Devon Levi spent the summer 'leveling up' in pursuit of Sabres' crease

Though no goalie in recent history has made an immediate leap from NCAA to the NHL without needing time in the minors, the Sabres have shown their belief that Levi’s relentless drive, desire to be the best and athleticism separate him from the rest.
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Was really excited for this article to come out but it’s pretty dry writing by Lance tbh. Would’ve much preferred Fairburn on this.
 
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Do all buffalo head images fall under the term 'goat head'? Because the airbrush artwork above isn't the Sabres goat head, it's a classic bison.
 
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