Sabres loan G Devon Levi to Rochester Americans

By Ryan Beiter City of Buffalo

PUBLISHED 3:34 PM ET Nov. 28, 2023 PUBLISHED 3:34 PM EST Nov. 28, 2023

The Buffalo Sabres have loaned goaltender Devon Levi to the Rochester Americans, the team announced on Tuesday.

Levi, 21, has appeared in nine games this season, putting up a 3.73 goals against average (GAA) and .876 save percentage.

This allows Levi to get more starts, establish a rhythm and focus on his own development rather than competing for a slice of the pie. Carrying three goalies was never going to be the most efficient way to foster his growth. Now UPL gets the increased work he’s earned. https://t.co/FHqQbEdAiC
— Rachel Hopmayer (@rachelhopmayer) November 28, 2023

The move is expected to give the highly-touted prospect more playing time, as the Sabres will now roll with a goaltending tandem of Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Eric Comrie.

After a big win Monday night against the New York Rangers, Sabres head coach Don Granato said he will be giving Luukkonen more time in the crease.

Luukkonen, 24, has been on a tear in the second half of the month, going 3-0-1 in his last five games. He has a 2.54 GAA and a .918 save percentage so far this season.

The Sabres next play Thursday against the St. Louis Blues, while the Amerks play back-to-back road games against the Belleville Senators Friday and Saturday.