Devon Levi views stint with Amerks as ‘healthy adversity’ (WROC-TV) Levi using demotion to Rochester as an opportunity to improve (WHAM-TV) Levi bringing ‘innocent mindset’ to Rochester (Amerks.com) Amerks November 2023 Report Card (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 30, 2023
The Sabres Report - Nov 29, 2023
Mike Harrington: It's clear Sabres' net belongs to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen; Devon Levi's demotion confirms it
'In the wake of his starring role Monday on Broadway, it seemed as though it was time for the big Finn to get a run of games here, starting Thursday in St. Louis. Maybe you play Eric Comrie on Saturday in Carolina, and then put Luukkonen in the net for the upcoming home games Sunday against Nashville and Tuesday against Detroit. It is time to ride him.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s clear Sabres’ net belongs to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen; Devon Levi’s demotion confirms it
Sabres send rookie goalie Devon Levi to Rochester Amerks
'In winning three straight starts, Luukkonen has performed like the No. 1 netminder the Sabres envisioned years ago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send rookie goalie Devon Levi to Rochester Amerks
Luukkonen takes over crease for Sabres with Levi being loaned to Rochester
'With that in mind, rookie goalie Devon Levi needs to get game action and play. That's why the team announced Tuesday he’s been loaned to the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen takes over crease for Sabres with Levi being loaned to Rochester
Granato pleased with players rising to challenges
'"We obviously win Friday at home against Pittsburgh [Penguins], and come back with a lot of excitement, but Saturday's game was just flat out bad," said Granato on Tuesday during his weekly appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "There's lots of ways to describe it in New Jersey. We had 48 hours to look at it. I was happy with the way our guys competed, they seemed to … [Read more...] about Granato pleased with players rising to challenges
Sabres goaltender Devon Levi loaned to Amerks
'The move makes sense as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has emerged as Buffalo's No.1 goaltender and is currently riding a three-game win streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goaltender Devon Levi loaned to Amerks
Sabres loan goalie Devon Levi to Rochester
'“We’ve got two very good goalies in Dustin Tokarski and Devin Cooley, but I know my responsibility at any position: our young prospects need ice time and need to develop,” Appert said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan goalie Devon Levi to Rochester
Sabres to send Devon Levi to Rochester Americans
'Levi signed a three-year deal with the team back in March and has played nine games for the Sabres so far this year, going 3-4-1 and earning a .876 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to send Devon Levi to Rochester Americans
Hamilton Take 2: Sabres fight inconsistency
'Now the elephant in the room. How can this team play its best third period of the season, recover from a two-goal deficit, and beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 and in their next game, go out and give up four first-period goals to a New Jersey Devils team that had lost 6-of-7 games?' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres fight inconsistency
Sabres send Devon Levi to Amerks
'Amerks head coach Seth Appert told 95.7 the FAN Rochester that Levi “will be in over the weekend at some point.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Devon Levi to Amerks
Sabres loan Levi to Amerks
'Levi, 21, is the only goaltender drafted in 2020 or later to appear in an NHL game this season. He is 3-4-1 with an .876 save percentage in nine appearances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan Levi to Amerks
The Sabres Report - Nov 28, 2023
Observations: Sabres determined to repeat winning formula that beat red-hot Rangers
'"We’re gonna keep crawling back, we’re gonna keep trying to get points and wins, and it’s gonna take full 60-minute efforts because no team’s gonna take us lightly. Everyone knows we’re a good team. We’re down a few players, but we have some guys really step up and show up, and it was good to see.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres determined to repeat winning formula that beat red-hot Rangers
Ryan Johnson's best attribute as a defenseman has helped the rookie stick with Sabres
'The Sabres aren’t keeping the rookie because he’s piling up points or big hits. He has one assist with a plus-3 rating while averaging 15:01 of ice time through 10 games. But his ability to break the puck out of the defensive zone is invaluable to a team that is stuck in its own zone too often.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Johnson’s best attribute as a defenseman has helped the rookie stick with Sabres
Tuesday's New York Coverage
Kaapo Kakko injury hangs over rare Rangers loss to feisty Sabres (New York Post) Rangers fall to Sabres as Kaapo Kakko exits with lower-body injury in second period (Newsday) Rangers lose Kaapo Kakko, with knee injury feared (White Plains Journal News) Postgame Notes: Rangers vs. Sabres (NYRangers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage
Tuch scores 2, Luukkonen stops 25 shots as Sabres beat Rangers 5-1
'“We wanted to bring more intensity and play the way we wanted to play,″ Peterka said. ”We knew we had to take more steps together. We had a good game.”' … [Read more...] about Tuch scores 2, Luukkonen stops 25 shots as Sabres beat Rangers 5-1