Prospect Info: Devon Levi, G, Northeastern University (obtained in Reinhart deal) - Signed 3/17/23, Assigned 4/3/24

[Asymmetric Solution]

If we compete hard against the rangers and get a result.. I wouldn't want to play us..

We’re not making the playoffs. I get the hope but realistically it’s like 1% at this point.

 

[Selanne00008]

We’re not making the playoffs. I get the hope but realistically it’s like 1% at this point.

Agreed. It's tricky because it looks like it would be a bit higher than that. But with the loser points that accumulate, it really puts a wrench into the optics of climbing up the standings.

To even have a look at it they would have to go 5-0 in the next 5 games. AND have NYI/Pit/Flo all play .500 hockey at best.

 

[brian_griffin]

Yes.



2 are Edwards and Barrasso. Who are the other 5?

Edwards
Barrasso
Puppa
Noronen
Houser
UPL
Shields


59 goalies have made starts for Buffalo. Not made their first NHL starts so that's incorrect. Guys like Crozier, Malarchuk, and Fuhr also won their first starts with the Sabres.

Buffalo Sabres ‑ Goalies All‑Time NHL Leaders

Bob Sauve also made his first NHL start with BUF.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

The hype is at stupid high levels for a guy that has 0 games of pro experience and less than 100 games played above Jr A.

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Ryan Miller had a lot more experience prior to his first pro start and he needed a significant amount of time in the AHL until he stuck in the NHL.

Maybe that’s wasted time when Miller could’ve been helping the Sabres.

 

[Waterfowlist]

Mil

Maybe that’s wasted time when Miller could’ve been helping the Sabres.

Miller was very raw when he arrived. He struggled due to poor positioning and overcommitting to shooters. He needed that time to adjust.

It is super rare for a kid to come in and dominate as a goalie, but we will see.

 

[Jim Bob]

Maybe that’s wasted time when Miller could’ve been helping the Sabres.

He wasn’t ready. They tried to play him in Buffalo and he proved he wasn’t ready.

And the lockout gave him that extra season in Rochester with Vanek or crew to develop even more.

 

[5 Minute Major]

Again, what does it matter if they are both better than us to the point we are likely to get swept? You originally challenged my post because I said we were likely to be swept by Boston if we made it in and you said we corrected me and said we could face carolina. If we are likely to be swept anyway, then it doesn't matter.

The point being we are a lot less likely to get swept by Carolina than Boston because Boston IS A MUCH BETTER TEAM than Carolina is. So, yes again. I believe the Sabres definitely could win a game against Carolina. I believe they wouldn’t against Boston.

 

[Mattilaus]

The point being we are a lot less likely to get swept by Carolina than Boston because Boston IS A MUCH BETTER TEAM than Carolina is. So, yes again. I believe the Sabres definitely could win a game against Carolina. I believe they wouldn’t against Boston.

This despite our season record against both saying otherwise? Okay, you be you.

 

[oldgoalie]

go get 'em, kid.

 

[Chainshot]

LFG.

 

[oldgoalie]

LFG.

in the zone.

 

[Dingo44]

 

[Husko]

I've been notably out on and uninterested in the Sabres for a few years and will mostly continue to be until they prove they truly warrant paying attention (e.g. a playoff appearance). But I watched tonight and I'd be lying if I didn't admit that this felt like a moment and truly the beginning of something. Special.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Very sound technically and good tracking of the puck in his debut, will work on things like rebound control, covering up the puck, etc.

I love how he read the play blindly here through the screen, zen goaltending

 

[valet]

i was surprised by how settled in Levi seemed in his first start. usually with rookie goalies there is a bit of a jittery vibe to their first bunch of games. there definitely was a tiny bit of that but i don’t think it ever took him out of position. he didn’t really get beat on either GA. one was a weird bounce from a rebound that kakko made an insane play on batting the puck out of the air. the other was just a loose puck that got hacked in by the only guy that could find it.

curious to see how this kid pans out. careers aren’t made off one start, but i don’t see any reason why levi can’t develop into the answer for the sabres in net. fingers crossed. it’s been way too long since we’ve had a reliable #1 goalie

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Levi's jersey sold out by the 2nd period

 

[slip]

Add "hot mom" to his resume.

 

[dortt]

would Granato have the guts to come back with Levi again tomorrow night?

 

[oldgoalie]

would Granato have the guts to come back with Levi again tomorrow night?

probably not, but maybe Carolina?

 

[brian_griffin]

Add "hot mom" to his resume.

She's no Cindy Krebs, but it's not like I have standards...

 

[start winnin]

Special player, no doubt having him in a lineup gave the boys some jump. He looked confident and made big saves when the team needed them. He has a special presence for a goalie, so excited to see what the future holds for him.

 

[Sabre Dance]

I’m probably being unrealistic but he’s the greatest goalie of all time.

 

[Dingo44]

Not every rookie has the kind of hype and pressure that Levi is getting right now. The goalie position is a different beast. Just look at Ryan Miller literally crying in his locker while being interviewed by reporters following a blowout loss as a rookie.

There is a potential downside to throwing Levi out there, especially at home, behind this team while the team is still not mathematically eliminated from the playoffs.

There is upside, but there is a downside, as well.

Dodged a bullet

 

[BB79]

Add "hot mom" to his resume.

Bedard too lol

 

[CaliSabresfan24]