'Buffalo (33-29-6) trailed 4-0 at the second intermission after allowing three goals during a second period in which they made critical mistakes around goalie Craig Anderson.' … [Read more...] about Observations: A big day for the Sabres ends with bitter loss that hurts playoff hopes
Archives for March 18, 2023
'Special' college career earned Devon Levi a spot with Sabres after contract signing
'“For us, we thought it was really important to have Devon integrate right away into our team,” said Adams. “I want to make sure that we get him comfortable. Obviously, he's gonna go through the immigration and once he gets there, then get into practices, start to feel part of the team and with the guys. … We'll kind of take it day by day, but we just thought for his … [Read more...] about ‘Special’ college career earned Devon Levi a spot with Sabres after contract signing
After signing contract, goalie prospect Devon Levi will report to Sabres
'Levi quickly developed into a dominant college goalie, posting a .952 save percentage in 2021-22 and winning the Richter Award as the NCAA’s top netminder. Today, he’s a cornerstone of Buffalo’s future.' … [Read more...] about After signing contract, goalie prospect Devon Levi will report to Sabres
Saturday's Philadelphia Coverage
‘He’s so explosive’: Owen Tippett’s hat trick carries Flyers to 5-2 win over Buffalo Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Tippett's hat trick a promising sign for future as Flyers rout Sabres (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Tippett’s hat trick leads flyers past Sabres (WENJ-FM) Postgame 5: St. Paddy's Hatty for Tippett (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Tippett’s hat trick leads Flyers past Buffalo 5-2
'“We gotta get hot, we gotta get really hot,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. “We gotta go on a run.”' … [Read more...] about Tippett’s hat trick leads Flyers past Buffalo 5-2
Sabres sign Northeastern goalie Levi to 3-year contract
'Levi is considered the Sabres’ goalie of the future at a position that’s been mostly unsettled since Ryan Miller’s era ended with his trade to St. Louis during the 2013-14 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Northeastern goalie Levi to 3-year contract
Sabres thumped in Philadelphia
'A three-game road trip ended uncermoniuously for the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night, as they got their lunch money taken by the Philadelphia Flyers inside Wells Fargo Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres thumped in Philadelphia
The Sabres sign their top goalie prospect in Devon Levi
'With the Huskies last season, Levi won the Mike Richter Award for college hockey’s best goalie and he’s a finalist this season. Last year he went 21-10-1 with a 1.54 goals against and a .952 save percentage. This season he was 17-12-5 with a 2.24 goals against and .933 save percentage. His save percentage leads the country for the second straight year.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres sign their top goalie prospect in Devon Levi
Luck of the Irish not on the Sabres side tonight, Flyers too much to handle in loss
'Philadelphia forward Owen Trippett must have put a four-leaf clover in his skates tonight. The former first round pick netted a hat-trick this evening and put his team ahead to the point of no comeback for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Luck of the Irish not on the Sabres side tonight, Flyers too much to handle in loss
Buffalo Sabres sign goaltender Devon Levi to a three-year entry-level contract
'Levi, who is 21 years old, ended his junior season at Northeastern University last weekend. He led the NCAA with a .933 save percentage and ranked third in both saves (1,183) and shutouts (6). He was named Hockey East Player of the Year, is one of three finalists for the Mike Richter Award which is given annually to the best collegiate goaltender, and is one of 10 finalists … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign goaltender Devon Levi to a three-year entry-level contract
Sabres sign Devon Levi to entry level deal
'It remains to be seen how quickly he can make it to the NHL, but he'll likely get the opportunity to compete with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Eric Comrie in training camp ahead of next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Devon Levi to entry level deal
Hamilton Take 2: Sabres sign goaltender Devon Levi to 3-year entry level contract
'In his two seasons at Northwestern, Levi’s numbers were staggering. Last year he went 21-10-1 with a 1.54 goals against and a .952 save percentage. This season, he was 17-12-5 with a 2.24 goals against and .933 save percentage. His save percentage leads the country for the second straight year.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres sign goaltender Devon Levi to 3-year entry level contract
Tippett scores 1st NHL hat trick for Flyers in win against Sabres
'"Didn't think there was many guys that look liked themselves tonight," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "I thought just a few guys. You could probably count them on one hand that actually looked energized, fresh and themselves tonight."' … [Read more...] about Tippett scores 1st NHL hat trick for Flyers in win against Sabres
Postgame Report | Sabres close out road trip with loss to Flyers
'"Behind the scenes, the decision is we can't keep guys out too long at this time that are capable guys and you want to keep guys fresh, so obviously they came in and they were fresh," Granato said. "They had energy all the way through, and you could see comparatively the rest of the group didn't have that type of energy."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres close out road trip with loss to Flyers
Sabres sign Levi to 3-year, entry-level contract
'Levi returned to Northeastern this past season intent on following up on the success he had experienced the year prior. He led the country with a .952 save percentage in 2021-22, the second-best mark in NCAA history. He won the Mike Richter Award as the best collegiate goaltender and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Levi to 3-year, entry-level contract