'Levi, who is 21 years old, ended his junior season at Northeastern University last weekend. He led the NCAA with a .933 save percentage and ranked third in both saves (1,183) and shutouts (6). He was named Hockey East Player of the Year, is one of three finalists for the Mike Richter Award which is given annually to the best collegiate goaltender, and is one of 10 finalists … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign goaltender Devon Levi to a three-year entry-level contract
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Sabres sign Devon Levi to entry level deal
'It remains to be seen how quickly he can make it to the NHL, but he'll likely get the opportunity to compete with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Eric Comrie in training camp ahead of next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Devon Levi to entry level deal
Hamilton Take 2: Sabres sign goaltender Devon Levi to 3-year entry level contract
'In his two seasons at Northwestern, Levi’s numbers were staggering. Last year he went 21-10-1 with a 1.54 goals against and a .952 save percentage. This season, he was 17-12-5 with a 2.24 goals against and .933 save percentage. His save percentage leads the country for the second straight year.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres sign goaltender Devon Levi to 3-year entry level contract
Tippett scores 1st NHL hat trick for Flyers in win against Sabres
'"Didn't think there was many guys that look liked themselves tonight," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "I thought just a few guys. You could probably count them on one hand that actually looked energized, fresh and themselves tonight."' … [Read more...] about Tippett scores 1st NHL hat trick for Flyers in win against Sabres
Postgame Report | Sabres close out road trip with loss to Flyers
'"Behind the scenes, the decision is we can't keep guys out too long at this time that are capable guys and you want to keep guys fresh, so obviously they came in and they were fresh," Granato said. "They had energy all the way through, and you could see comparatively the rest of the group didn't have that type of energy."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres close out road trip with loss to Flyers
Sabres sign Levi to 3-year, entry-level contract
'Levi returned to Northeastern this past season intent on following up on the success he had experienced the year prior. He led the country with a .952 save percentage in 2021-22, the second-best mark in NCAA history. He won the Mike Richter Award as the best collegiate goaltender and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Levi to 3-year, entry-level contract
Levi to report to Buffalo, spend remainder of season with Sabres
'"We thought it was really important to have Devon integrate right away with our team," Adams said. "I want to make sure that we get him comfortable. Obviously, he's going to go through the immigration and then once he gets [to Buffalo] get into practices, start to feel part of the team and with the guys."' … [Read more...] about Levi to report to Buffalo, spend remainder of season with Sabres
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks force overtime, but fall to Penguins in shootout (Amerks.com) Pens charge back from down three goals to win, 5-4 (WBSPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Daniel Briere makes it a trio of NHL GMs from 2000s-era Sabres who still are making a mark in hockey
'"I always thought we had super high IQ on that team," winger Thomas Vanek said in January while in town for Ryan Miller's jersey retirement. "I remember I was a young kid and Chris Drury would talk to me just like I had played 10 years in the league. Same with Mike Grier, same with Teppo Numminen. I loved talking hockey, I loved talking new faceoff plays, ideas, it was just … [Read more...] about Daniel Briere makes it a trio of NHL GMs from 2000s-era Sabres who still are making a mark in hockey
Sabres notebook: JJ Peterka proving that a rookie can learn fast in a playoff race
'Peterka has been a bright spot for the Sabres over the past two weeks. He has two goals and seven points with 19 shots on goal over his last eight games. No forward on Buffalo’s roster has been on the ice for more high-danger scoring chances at 5-on-5 than Peterka over the past four games. He’s using his speed to earn time and space in the offensive zone, posing a threat to … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: JJ Peterka proving that a rookie can learn fast in a playoff race
Sabres prospect Brandon Biro quietly becoming elite AHL talent with Amerks
'Biro, 25, had been on a tear nearly all season, scoring at more than a point per game clip. In December, he had six consecutive two-point outings and 16 points in 10 contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Brandon Biro quietly becoming elite AHL talent with Amerks
Friday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers take losing streak into matchup with the Sabres (AP) Flyers-Sabres preview: Feeling lucky? (WENJ-FM) 5 Things: Flyers vs. Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Sabres preach patience to a young squad in playoff race
'“And if you were to say before the year we would be in this spot, most people would have laughed,” he added. “So we’re getting there. We just have to keep pushing and we have to continue to know that what we’re doing works, and we cannot become impatient with the results.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres preach patience to a young squad in playoff race
Tuch in leading role to help hometown Sabres end 11-year playoff drought
'"As you get older you try to become more consistent, and you learn how to become more consistent," Tuch said. "Seeing those guys go through the ups and downs of the season, I'm trying to lend and help them out and be a person that they can come to talk to and ask questions and that kind of thing, because I went through the same thing."' … [Read more...] about Tuch in leading role to help hometown Sabres end 11-year playoff drought
Lyubushkin's comfort showing in recent production
'"I think my job is to play simpler, more aggressive," Lyubushkin said following the team's practice on Thursday afternoon. "Play good defense to help my team."' … [Read more...] about Lyubushkin’s comfort showing in recent production