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Devon Levi embracing Sabres' plan for rookie goalie to grow, develop in Rochester

'“This is all part of the process,” Adams told reporters Wednesday in KeyBank Center. “We’re super excited about Devon and believe in him and just feel like this is an opportunity for him to get in a rhythm, get sharpened up, even through some more structured practice reps. And that’s something that we have the luxury and the ability to do right now, and I think it’s the right … [Read more...] about Devon Levi embracing Sabres’ plan for rookie goalie to grow, develop in Rochester

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Sabres notebook: Kevyn Adams ready to 'turn the page' after pursuit of Patrick Kane

'“I’m always a little hesitant to get too much into the details of other teams’ players or free agents in negotiations or anything,” Adams told reporters Wednesday in KeyBank Center. “What I think I would probably be comfortable saying is that he knew we were interested dating back to July 1. And the conversations I’ve had with Pat Brisson dating back to summer were that we’re … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Kevyn Adams ready to ‘turn the page’ after pursuit of Patrick Kane

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After battling adversity, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen becoming No. 1 goalie Sabres envisioned

'Four or five years ago, Luukkonen was arguably hockey’s best goaltending prospect and a youngster labeled as Buffalo’s goalie of the future. While it has taken longer than some anticipated – he endured some injuries and struggled at times – he might be transforming into that special player the Sabres expected.' … [Read more...] about After battling adversity, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen becoming No. 1 goalie Sabres envisioned

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Sabres believe goalie Devon Levi will embrace assignment to Rochester, develop with Amerks

'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has emerged as the Sabres’ best goalie, and they want to award him more starts. If they kept three netminders, Levi would’ve played perhaps once a week. Following Thursday’s road game against the St. Louis Blues, the Sabres play 15 times in December, meaning practice time will be limited.' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe goalie Devon Levi will embrace assignment to Rochester, develop with Amerks

Olean Times Herald |

Adams: Levi 'positive' in talks before leaving for Rochester

'"It was a situation for Devon that maybe he was going to get in a game a week, and then we really aren’t going to have much practice time in December. This is all part of the process," said Adams on Wednesday. "We’re super excited about Devon and believe in him, and I just feel like this is an opportunity for him to get into a rhythm and get more sharpened up, even through … [Read more...] about Adams: Levi ‘positive’ in talks before leaving for Rochester

WGR-AM |

GM Kevyn Adams discusses where the Sabres stand after 22 games

'“One thing that we have talked about organizationally - and we shared this with Devon - is as a goaltender in the National Hockey League, you’re no longer having the ability to think about development," Adams said. "... It’s winning, and it’s winning that game any way you’re going to win... Now in Rochester, obviously we want to win every game, but you’re also focusing on your … [Read more...] about GM Kevyn Adams discusses where the Sabres stand after 22 games

WGRZ-TV |

Sabres hopeful Levi can fine-tune game in AHL

'"Just kind of getting ourselves into a spot where this felt like the right time," general manager Kevyn Adams said Wednesday. "We also look ahead at the schedule and it's in a situation for Devon where maybe he's going to get in a game a week or something like that and then we really aren't going to have much practice time in December. So, this is all part of the process."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hopeful Levi can fine-tune game in AHL

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Mike Harrington: It's clear Sabres' net belongs to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen; Devon Levi's demotion confirms it

'In the wake of his starring role Monday on Broadway, it seemed as though it was time for the big Finn to get a run of games here, starting Thursday in St. Louis. Maybe you play Eric Comrie on Saturday in Carolina, and then put Luukkonen in the net for the upcoming home games Sunday against Nashville and Tuesday against Detroit. It is time to ride him.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s clear Sabres’ net belongs to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen; Devon Levi’s demotion confirms it

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