Devon Levi traded to Oilers, faces pivotal future in goaltending
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:57 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Devon Levi was traded from the Sabres to the Oilers on July 1, 2026, along with a 2028 7th-round pick in exchange for a 3rd-round pick. After a season spent in the AHL with no clear path back to the NHL, he joins a goaltending situation in Edmonton marked by uncertainty. Frederik Andersen's recent acquisition as a stopgap and Tristan Jarry's struggles further complicate the crease for the Oilers. Levi's upcoming restricted free agency in summer 2027 coincides with significant cap space opening for the team, presenting both an opportunity and a challenge as they aim to reshape their roster and goaltending strategy going forward.
- •Levi spent the 2025-26 season in the AHL with the Sabres.
- •Oilers face ongoing goaltending questions, highlighted by Jarry's struggles.
- •Edmonton has significant cap space available starting summer 2027.
- •Frederik Andersen signed on a one-year deal after Levi's trade.
- •Levi's development could determine the long-term goaltending plan.
- 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — Devon Levi's Role In Future Goaltending Negotiations
"It was the fall of 2025, in Rochester, New York, where Devon Levi was trying to prove something nobody in Buffalo particularly wanted proven.
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