Oilers acquire goalie Devon Levi from Sabres for third-round pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:07 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Edmonton Oilers have traded for goalie Devon Levi from the Buffalo Sabres, receiving him in exchange for a third-round draft pick. Levi, who spent the previous season in the AHL, is viewed as a potential solution to Edmonton's ongoing goalie issues. In the 2025-26 AHL season, he recorded a 2.83 goals against average and a 90.4 save percentage. The Sabres opted to move Levi after he did not factor into their NHL plans, with a trio of other goalies playing ahead of him. This acquisition marks a significant step for the Oilers as they look to bolster their netminding situation.
- •Oilers trade for Devon Levi on July 1, 2026.
- •Levi recorded a 2.83 goals against average in the AHL.
- •Buffalo received a third-round pick in the trade.
- •Levi did not play in the NHL last season.
- •The move comes amid ongoing goalie struggles for Edmonton.
- 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — Sabres finally trade Devon Levi, and Oilers hope he solves goalie problem
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