The Buffalo Sabres have finalized a trade that sends goaltender Devon Levi to the Edmonton Oilers, receiving a 2028 third‑round pick in return.
The deal also includes a seventh‑round selection moving the other way, completing a modest draft‑pick exchange that underscores the low‑risk nature of the transaction.
A Move Aimed at Stability
Levi, 24, arrives in Edmonton after a season split between the Rochester Americans and limited NHL action with the Sabres, during which he posted a 2.83 goals‑against average and a .904 save percentage.
The Oilers, who have been searching for a reliable No. 1 netminder, hope the former Sabres prospect can bring steadiness between the pipes.
General manager Kevyn Adams, who originally brought Levi into the organization in 2021, noted the move reflects the team’s willingness to capitalize on assets while addressing the club’s depth chart.
In the American Hockey League, Levi posted a 25‑13‑4 record with a 2.20 goals‑against average, a .919 save percentage and seven shutouts in 42 games for Rochester during the 2024‑25 campaign, numbers that helped him climb to fourth on Buffalo’s goaltending depth chart.
The trade marks the latest chapter in a career that began at Northeastern University, where Levi concluded his college tenure before turning professional and eventually earning his first NHL appearances.
As the Oilers prepare for the upcoming season, the acquisition of Levi adds a young, unproven but promising option to a goaltending corps that has struggled for consistency.