The Buffalo Sabres have made a significant move by loaning goalie Devon Levi to the Rochester Americans. This decision comes after Levi's 16-game NHL career and aims to provide him with more playing time and development opportunities. Levi, 21, expressed his commitment to improving and sees the assignment as a chance to elevate his game. The Sabres' management, including Kevyn Adams, Don Granato, and Mike Bales, met with Levi to discuss the plan, emphasizing the long-term vision for his development. The move also aligns with the emergence of Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen as the Sabres' primary goalie.
"It fits into his vision long-term to become better, this is a resource that can help him do that. I think he’s good with it." More on Devon Levi embracing #Buffalo #Sabres' decision to him to the #Rochester #Amerks: https://t.co/1MMZ8zxsy9 https://t.co/1MMZ8zxsy9
Devon Levi is driven, always wanting to get better. He and the #Sabres believe his assignment to the #Amerks can help. "I've been through this before. It's not a negative." https://t.co/x3z7SfsBl7
Devon Levi learned of his assignment to Rochester during a meeting with Kevyn Adams, Don Granato and Mike Bales. The Sabres’ plan for him: Gain experience and keep developing. “I take this as an opportunity to … take my game to another level.” https://t.co/uNPA6esVZu
Devon Levi after his first practice in Rochester: "I take this as an opportunity to go back up -- not go back up to the NHL, but to take my game to another level. ... I think the Buffalo Sabres are looking out for my best interests and I am as well."
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More on how Devon Levi's assignment to the #Rochester #Amerks can benefit him and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's emergence as the #Buffalo #Sabres' No. 1 goalie: https://t.co/vsQJyhhwry https://t.co/vsQJyhhwry
The Sabres tried something with Devon Levi that we just never see anymore. The best goalies in the league spend time (some spend years) in the AHL. Levi made a strong case he could be different, but getting him to Rochester is the best course of action for him and the org.
A quick story as #Sabres send Devon Levi on loan to Rochester. #Amerks are on the road this weekend in Belleville and return home Dec. 8. https://t.co/FVzT3Hzu7R
Devon Levi's 21 and 16 games into his NHL career. He needs to play. Sending him to Rochester should only benefit him. I wouldn't look at this as any sort of negative.
The Sabres have loaned Devon Levi to Rochester.
The Sabres have sent Devon Levi to Rochester.
BREAKING: And there it is. The #Sabres have loaned Devon Levi to Rochester and it's now UPL's net.
With Luukkonen going to get more playing time as a No. 1 goalie, the Sabres have sent Devon Levi to Rochester.
The Sabres have loaned goalie Devon Levi to the Rochester Americans. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Eric Comrie are atop the goalie depth chart in Buffalo. The right move. Levi needs to play.
Devon Levi takes over in goal for the Sabres at the start of the second period. A mercy pull for Eric Comrie.
Inside the NHL: The simple moves the #Sabres need to make should be obvious. Levi, the lineup, the offense, the tough calls. Finally get around to Rosen and Kulich. https://t.co/c1Tp2gSJ0c