Buffalo Sabres goaltender Colten Ellis earns positive grade after rookie season

The Buffalo Sabres finished the 2025-26 season with a strong run, securing the top spot in the Atlantic Division and reaching the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Goaltender Colten Ellis played 16 games as a rookie, recording an 8-4-2 record with a 2.90 goals-against average and a.903 save percentage. This performance prompted team management to promote him within the organization's depth chart, leading to the trade of fellow netminder Devon Levi. While Ellis remains behind veterans Alex Lyon and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen on the roster, he is entering the final year of his two-year contract. If Ellis secures more playing time this coming season, he could emerge as a core component for the Sabres as they look toward future championship contention.

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