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

[zuikan]

Hasek 2.0 leading us to the Stanley Cup this year. I'm not getting any younger, let's do it.

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[oldgoalie]

utterly ridiculous.
can't wait.

 

[paulmm3]

Just hope the team decides to play some defense in front of him

 

[Habs10Habs]

As much as I hoped he would become a Hab. It's going to be fun to watch him continue to get better. While playing on your young, exciting team.

 

[debaser66]

Levi getting some reps

Fantasy hockey top 10 rookie rankings | NHL.com

Bedard still Calder Trophy favorite; Stankoven, Cooley worth adding for rest of season

www.nhl.com

 

[Jim Bob]

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.

theathletic.com

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

 

[Jacob582]

 

[Club]

SabreSource on Instagram just posted a story that he won't be participating in rookie camp to prevent a possible injury

 

[Dingo44]

SabreSource on Instagram just posted a story that he won't be participating in rookie camp to prevent a possible injury

Smart. Don't need another Samuelsson situation.

 

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

Yooo.

Chiclets just said he’s also into some VR visualization shit- bruh, our goalie already in 2050.

 

[Jim Bob]

Yooo.

Chiclets just said he’s also into some VR visualization shit- bruh, our goalie already in 2050.

The #1 VR Hockey Goalie Training Tool | NHL Sense Arena

Read and react to thousands of shots with the most immersive at home goalie training experience. Practice real in-game scenarios and training plans in VR.

hockey.sensearena.com

He is one of the most frequent users in the world of Sense Arena VR for goalies.

 

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[CaliSabresfan24]

Cant wait to see him and his helmet in the Goatheads this year!

 

[Jim Bob]

Cant wait to see him and his helmet in the Goatheads this year!

Speaking of his mask...

 

[Fly Boy]

Cant wait to see him and his helmet in the Goatheads this year!

I hope he keeps that one he drew on with a Sharpie as the goathead mask. It's kind of funny and cool.

 

[MOGlLNY]

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.

buffalonews.com

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.

 

[old kummelweck]

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.

 

[MOGlLNY]

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.

Nope

 

[Fjordy]

Believe

 

[Dingo44]

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[Dingo44]

 

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