Popular NHL insider Elliotte Friedman believes an ex-member of the Buffalo Sabres' prospect pool is destined for a breakthrough after changing organizations.
Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman named Edmonton Oilers goaltender Devon Levi as his breakout player for the upcoming campaign on Monday's edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast. Levi was traded by the Buffalo Sabres to the Oilers in July in exchange for a 2028 third-round draft pick.
The discussion surrounding Levi comes as Buffalo faces goaltending uncertainties ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season, with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Alex Lyon dealing with injuries. Levi previously joined Buffalo via a 2021 trade from the Florida Panthers before making his NHL leap following his collegiate career at Northeastern University.
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