G Devon Levi - Rochester Americans, AHL (2020, 212th, FLA; traded to BUF)

[Chainshot]

I didn’t see that game but I did laugh when the first tweet I saw about it was something like “should have been worse. Levi held them to 8”

He must have loved beating them last week a little extra

In the ten games since, he's lost one in OT and has a save percentage of 0.958.

 

[Beerz]

 

[Chainshot]

Sixth shutout of the year last night, save percentage at .934 for the year.

 

[bleedblue94]

So what's the thoughts on him moving forward? Curious how things play out if he signs now.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Based on what Friedge reported, Buffalo wants to sign him and the ball is in Levi's court.

 

[Chainshot]

I'd be shocked if he doesn't sign. The point now will be does he get the AHL ATO and play in Rochester or does he get dressed for an NHL game to burn a year of his ELC.

 

[sigx15]

Best college goalie I've seen play since Hellebuyck. Just an incredible couple of years for him. Buffalo should have it's answer in net for the long term with him. I'd be pretty surprised if he didn't pan out. Will be more a matter of whether he can stay healthy more than anything with the really athletic style he plays. He's been so fun to watch at Northeastern, excited to watch him the rest of his career

 

[Gold Standard]

Sign and play a few NHL games + a stint with Team Canada at the Worlds. Sounds like a pretty good spring development plan to me.

 

[Ace]

If his college career is indeed over as people suspect…he finishes with the second highest career save percentage in NCAA history. Only Hellebuyck ahead of him

 

[Gigantor The Goalie]

Sign and play a few NHL games + a stint with Team Canada at the Worlds. Sounds like a pretty good spring development plan to me.

I like this idea. Let him know what the NHL game is going to require from him then have him go to Worlds to continue being around NHLers.

 

[wetcoast]

Sign and play a few NHL games + a stint with Team Canada at the Worlds. Sounds like a pretty good spring development plan to me.

Heck if he signs soon enough he might play in some playoff games but that train is slowly leaving the station.

 

[Boonk]

I remember watching Hellebuyck clap cheeks in the NCAA, easily the best college goalie I've ever seen up until Levi. Canada desperately needs a goalie to challenge for Vezinas and play for golds and cups in net, I think Levi is going to do that for years to come. Best Canadian goalie prospect since Price imo.

 

[Chainshot]

I remember watching Hellebuyck clap cheeks in the NCAA, easily the best college goalie I've ever seen up until Levi. Canada desperately needs a goalie to challenge for Vezinas and play for golds and cups in net, I think Levi is going to do that for years to come. Best Canadian goalie prospect since Price imo.

That's high praise.

 

[sigx15]

I remember watching Hellebuyck clap cheeks in the NCAA, easily the best college goalie I've ever seen up until Levi. Canada desperately needs a goalie to challenge for Vezinas and play for golds and cups in net, I think Levi is going to do that for years to come. Best Canadian goalie prospect since Price imo.

Ya he's absolutely gross. I really hope he can buck the trend of goalies with his size/style and can stay healthy. He's very fun to watch

 

[Nikolajs Sillers]

Levi watch begins .

 

[Bonin21]

I'm sure he'll have the pen in his hand within a couple days.

 

[Ace]

Just in case people don’t know his timeline…there is no scenario where he can become a free agent this summer. It’s either sign with Buffalo or go back to Northeastern for another wholly unnecessary season

 

[Gigantor The Goalie]

He's going to sign in Buffalo and receive the red carpet treatment. Buffalo has two tasks in net this year. Ensure Levi is given lots of starts in the AHL and get an average NHL goalie who can take the majority of starts.

 

[EichHart]

I remember watching Hellebuyck clap cheeks in the NCAA, easily the best college goalie I've ever seen up until Levi. Canada desperately needs a goalie to challenge for Vezinas and play for golds and cups in net, I think Levi is going to do that for years to come. Best Canadian goalie prospect since Price imo.

dam

 

[Ace]

 

[Frederixx]

The guy is from Montreal and was playing with Kent Hugues's son, right? But Buffalo desperately needs a true starter and could become a contender for years to come. Pretty sure he signs with them. Would be the wise choice for sure

 

[Brodeur]

I'm gonna guess that the negotiation would be whether Levi's ELC would kick in this year or next. I'm sure Buffalo would prefer to sign him to an AHL ATO for the remainder of the season and have the ELC start next season, but Levi might have some extra leverage now that they've dealt Erik Portillo.

Since Levi is a December 2001 birthday, he won't be considered 22* yet for ELC purposes and would have to sign a 3 year ELC if he turn pro now.

*Levi's college teammate Jayden Struble doesn't turn 22 until September 8, but would count as 22 if/when he signs and he'd get a 2 year ELC.

 

[Benstheman]

Mtl bound.

 

[Ace]

Mtl bound.

They’re going to trade their only goalie plan to a division rival because?

 

[Nikolajs Sillers]

I'm gonna guess that the negotiation would be whether Levi's ELC would kick in this year or next. I'm sure Buffalo would prefer to sign him to an AHL ATO for the remainder of the season and have the ELC start next season, but Levi might have some extra leverage now that they've dealt Erik Portillo.

Since Levi is a December 2001 birthday, he won't be considered 22* yet for ELC purposes and would have to sign a 3 year ELC if he turn pro now.

*Levi's college teammate Jayden Struble doesn't turn 22 until September 8, but would count as 22 if/when he signs and he'd get a 2 year ELC.

We as a Sabres fans are good with either of his decisions. AHL or NHL this year.