Buffalo Sabres
· 2026-06-29
The Buffalo Sabres' Devon Levi is being linked to the Edmonton Oilers, who are looking to upgrade their goaltending position.
The Oilers have struggled to find a reliable goalie, with Tristan Jarry, Stuart Skinner, Calvin Pickard, and Connor Ingram all falling short.
The Sabres are 2nd in the Eastern Conference with a 50-23 record, but lost their last game 2-3 to the Montreal Canadiens on May 18, 2026.
The Oilers have star players like Connor McDavid, but their goaltending has held them back from being a dominant team.
Devon Levi has a 3.29 GAA and an .894 save percentage at the NHL level, but the Oilers see potential in the 24-year-old.
The Sabres may be open to moving Levi as they push to capitalize on their success, and the Oilers are doing their research on the young goalie.
Elliotte Friedman reported that the Sabres had Levi out there quite a bit, and the Oilers did some real research into him.
The Oilers need a significant upgrade in net, and Levi could be the answer, despite his unproven track record at the NHL level.
The Sabres' success, with a L1 streak, may make them more willing to trade Levi to build for the future.
And with the Oilers' urgency to chase a Stanley Cup, they may be willing to take a risk on the young goalie.
But the Oilers' defense has also been highly questionable, which could impact Levi's performance.
So the Sabres and Oilers will have to weigh their options carefully as they consider a potential trade.
The Oilers' new Head Coach Mike Babcock will have a say in the team's decision-making process.