Identifying the young goalies with the talent and opportunity to take their game to the next level.
No goalie enters the 2023-24 season with a higher expectation of a breakout than Sabres rookie Devon Levi. The 21-year-old made his NHL debut late last season and impressed with a 5-2-0 record and .905 save percentage.
Levi has succeeded at every level, including a great college career at Northeastern University, where he became the first goalie to ever win the Mike Richter Award as the NCAA’s best goalie two years in a row. He performed for Canada in the 2021 World Junior Championship, posting a ridiculous .964 save percentage in seven games.
The Sabres let Levi get his first taste of the NHL in March and April, and he fit right in. He’s not the biggest goalie, but his positioning is great thanks to his quick reads and strong skating. What elevates Levi above other talented young goalies heading into this season is his clear path to a No. 1 job. The Sabres declined to bring in goalie help this summer, and with onlyas competition, Levi could cement himself as the workhorse goalie quickly. Considering the high overall expectations for the Sabres, it’s a lot to ask from a goalie in his first full season as a pro, but Levi’s talent is obvious so it will be a fascinating storyline to watch unfold.
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