DEVON LEVI NEWS

Joining big club Levi was recalled from AHL Rochester on Tuesday, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Impact Levi is expected to serve as Eric Comrie's backup in Tuesday's contest against Detroit because Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (illness) is unavailable. Since being dropped to the minors Nov. 28, Levi has posted a 1-1-0 record with a 2.94 GAA and a .921 save percentage.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Buffalo Sabres, Devon Levi and the reality of goalie development The Sabres sending Devon Levi to the AHL is a reminder that goalie development doesn’t happen overnight.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sent to AHL Rochester Levi was loaned to AHL Rochester on Tuesday.

Impact Levi has posted a 3-4-1 record this season with a 3.73 GAA and an .876 save percentage in nine appearances. He will get a chance to play regularly at the AHL level before possibly returning to the Sabres down the line. With Levi out of the NHL picture for now, Eric Comrie is projected to serve as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's backup. Luukkonen, who is riding a three-game win streak, should be able to string together some starts.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three in relief Levi made 17 saves in two periods of relief Saturday in a 7-2 loss to the Devils.

Impact Levi entered the game at the start of the second period after starter Eric Comrie had allowed four in frame one. Comrie took the loss, but neither man had help from their teammates. Levi stood on his head at times, including a 10-bell save on John Marino from in tight to keep the score 5-1 in the second. Levi is 3-4-1 in eight starts, with a 3.73 GAA and .876 save percentage. He could use some development in the AHL, but the Sabres may not send him down unless they are miles out of contention.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

So close, but yet so far from win Levi made 26 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Capitals on Wednesday.

Impact He almost got the Sabres to a shootout, but Dylan Strome scored with eight seconds left in overtime to take the win. In November, Levi is 2-1-1 with 15 goals allowed and an .865 save percentage. Whispers are becoming louder that Levi would benefit from some development in the AHL, but there's no sign yet from the Sabres that this is even on the radar.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Wednesday Levi is expected to start on the road against Washington on Wednesday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact Levi has struggled this season with a 3.65 GAA and an .881 save percentage in seven contests. He had a particularly rough time in his last appearance against Boston on Nov. 14, stopping 13 of 18 shots in a 5-2 loss. Washington should be an easier adversary -- the Capitals rank 31st offensively with 2.47 goals per game this year.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets hook against Boston Levi allowed five goals on 18 shots before being replaced by Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen late in the second period of Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Bruins.

Impact The 21-year-old netminder got very little help from his defensemen, and Levi seemed to deflate after a wobbly shot from Hampus Lindholm dipped between his legs midway through the second period to put Buffalo in a 5-0 hole. Coach Don Granato didn't actually make the switch in the crease until Victor Olofsson got the Sabres on the board a few minutes later, however. Levi saw his brief two-game win streak come to an end, and on the season he carries a 3-4-0 record with a rough 3.65 GAA and .881 save percentage. Look for Luukkonen to be between the pipes Friday in Winnipeg.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Bruins Levi will patrol the home crease against Boston on Tuesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Levi has won his past two starts, including a 33-save performance in a 3-2 victory over Minnesota on Friday. In six appearances this season, he has posted a 3-3-0 record with a 3.17 GAA and an .896 save percentage. The Bruins rank 17th in the league this campaign with 3.21 goals per contest.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches third win of season Levi turned aside 33 shots in Friday's 3-2 win over the Wild.

Impact The 21-year-old netminder ended up as the game's first star after a strong performance that saw Minnesota only get pucks past Levi on power plays in the first and third periods. Since returning from a lower-body injury at the beginning of the month he's won both his starts, improving his numbers on the season to a 3.18 GAA and .896 save percentage with a 3-3-0 record. The Sabres are rolling for now with a timeshare in net between Levi and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, but it may not be long before the younger goalie regains the No. 1 job.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In goal Friday Levi will be stationed between the pipes for Friday's home matchup with the Wild, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Levi defeated the Maple Leafs on Nov. 4 despite coughing up four goals on 28 shots. It was his first appearance since Oct. 19 after missing seven games with a lower-body issue. The rookie netminder is 2-3-0 with a lackluster .885 save percentage and 3.41 GAA as he battles for playing time with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins in first start since injury Levi made 25 saves in a 6-4 win over Toronto on Saturday.

Impact The Leafs' big guns had Levi's number. Mitchell Marner had a goal and three helpers, while Auston Matthews delivered his third hattie of the season. This was Levi's first start since Oct. 19 after being sidelined due to a lower-body injury. He was the back-up for the Sabres' to games this week. Sabres' brass, fans and fantasy managers alike have sky-high expectations for this young man. Levi will be good this year, but that's a lot to carry for a 21-year-old rookie.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Saturday Levi (lower body) is expected to start in Saturday's road contest versus Toronto, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Impact It will be Levi's first game since Oct. 19, though he did take a step toward returning from his lower-body injury by serving as the backup goaltender Wednesday and Friday. He has a 1-3-0 record, 3.26 GAA and .892 save percentage in four appearances this year. The Maple Leafs are in a three-way tie for 15th offensively with 3.10 goals per game.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to return as backup Wednesday Levi (lower body) will serve as the backup goaltender in Buffalo's road game versus Philadelphia on Wednesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Levi hasn't played since Oct. 19 because of the injury. He has a 1-3-0 record, 3.26 GAA and .892 save percentage in four contests this year. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is expected to start Wednesday, but Levi might serve between the pipes either at home Friday against the Flyers or Saturday in Toronto.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be back Wednesday Levi (lower body) might be available to suit up as the backup goalie Wednesday against Philadelphia, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Levi, who hasn't played since Oct. 19 against Calgary, has been making some progress skating on his own for the past two days. The Sabres hope to have him back at practice Tuesday. Fellow Buffalo netminder Eric Comrie (lower body) is week-to-week, so Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will probably start Sunday versus Colorado. The Sabres brought up Devin Cooley from AHL Rochester on Saturday to serve as the backup goalie.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not quite ready to return Levi (lower body) isn't quite ready to return Friday versus New Jersey, and the Sabres see no reason to rush the process, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Impact Levi, who hasn't played since last Thursday, has a 1-3-0 record, 3.26 GAA and .892 save percentage in four contests this season. While Levi has been dealing with his injury, Eric Comrie and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen have been fine in net. Comrie in particular has stood out, saving 48 of 52 shots (.923 save percentage) over his last two contests. Levi opened the campaign as Buffalo's starter, but if Comrie continues to play well, then perhaps Levi will be challenged for that position.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss back-to-back Levi (lower body) is not expected to be available for Buffalo's next two games, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Levi hasn't played since Thursday due to a nagging lower-body issue. Buffalo wants to be cautious with his recovery, so Eric Comrie will start Monday versus the Canadiens and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen could play Tuesday against Ottawa. Levi has allowed 13 goals on 120 shots en route to a 1-3-0 start to the 2023-24 campaign.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Levi (lower body) won't be available for Saturday's game against the Islanders, Jourdon LaBarber of the Sabres' official site reports.

Impact While it was determined that Levi was fine after missing practice Friday, he's still dealing with soreness that'll keep him out of Saturday's matchup. The 21-year-old Levi had started all four of Buffalo's previous matchups to open the season, going 1-3-0 with an .892 save percentage. Eric Comrie will get the start against the Islanders, with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen serving as the backup.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Saturday Levi (lower body) was back at practice Saturday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Levi missed practice Friday after getting hurt during Thursday's game versus Calgary. The Sabres declared Levi to be fine. The netminder is 1-3-0 this season, giving up 13 goals on 120 shots. Coach Don Granato said that Levi is healthy enough to play Saturday but is injured enough to enable Mike Comrie to get the start against the Islanders.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Friday Levi (lower body) wasn't at practice Friday.

Impact Levi suffered the injury during Thursday's 4-3 loss at home to the Flames. The rookie netminder is 1-3-0 thus far, giving up 13 goals on 120 shots. Consider Levi day-to-day at this time.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hung out to dry by teammates Levi made 32 saves Thursday in a 4-3 loss to the Flames.

Impact So much went wrong for the Sabres defensively, and they relied on Levi to bail them out for the mistakes. He made a few mistakes of his own, including losing sight of Jonathan Huberdeau's goal 49 seconds into the game and failing to get to Walker Duehr's weak shot that leaked through at 10:15 of the first. Levi did make several big stops, but he couldn't do it all. After he stoned Elias Lindholm on a breakaway with 21 seconds left in the second period to keep the game tied, Levi's teammates promptly opened the third by coughing up a four-on-two, which ended up in a Calgary goal. He has started all four Buffalo games and is facing a kind of adversity that he rarely experienced at Northeastern University. Levi will likely get a rest soon, with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Eric Comrie awaiting a turn on the sidelines.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Levi will be in the home crease versus the Flames on Thursday, according to Sabres reporter Joe Yerdon .

Impact Levi will now have started all four games thus far after giving up nine goals on 84 shots over his first three starts. The good news is that he has improved each game, giving up four goals on 30 shots Opening Night against the Rangers and stopping 26 of 29 shots in a 3-2 loss versus the Islanders on Saturday. Levi picked up his first win of the season Tuesday against Tampa Bay, stopping 23 of 25 shots. He faces the Flames, who are 1-1-1 this season, having scored nine goals over that span.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for first win Levi stopped 21 of 23 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Levi was solid Tuesday, holding the Lightning to one goal before Brandon Hagel tied the game 2-2 with seven seconds left in regulation. However, he'd hang on to pick up his first win of the season after Dylan Cozens tallied the game-winner in overtime. The 21-year-old Levi has started all three of the Sabres' games to open the campaign, going 1-2-0 with an .890 save percentage, as it appears he'll be given a real chance to run with the starting job in Buffalo.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Tuesday Levi will patrol the home crease Tuesday against Tampa Bay, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Impact Levi has lost his previous two starts this season, having permitted seven goals on 59 shots. Through three contests this campaign, Tampa Bay sits ninth in the NHL with 3.67 goals per game.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Islanders Levi turned aside 26 of 29 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Islanders on Saturday.

Impact Levi surrendered two goals on seven shots in the first period. Buffalo clawed back to tie the contest, but Levi was beaten by Casey Cizikas midway through the third frame, which cost Buffalo the game. Levi has now allowed seven goals on 59 shots while losing his first two starts of the campaign.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE