OTP - Sending Levi To The AHL Is The Right Move On Nov. 18, the Buffalo Sabres [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/] assigned goaltender Devon Levi to their American Hockey League (AHL [https://thehockeynews.com/ahl/]) affiliate, the Rochester Americans. Head coach Lindy Ruff said [https://x.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1858546889106301372?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1858546889106301372%7Ctwgr%5E161398e4260b2b391d03a177a85afa2a3853d26d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailyfaceoff.com%2Fnews%2Fsabres-send-goaltender-devon-levi-to-ahls-rochester-americans]the move was made because he wanted Levi to get more consistent starts. Levi, 22, appeared in seven games with the Sabres before being sent down [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/could-levis-loan-to-rochester-be-lengthy], where he had a 2-5-0 record, a 3.95 goals-against average (GAA), and a .870 save percentage (SV%). Overall, the 2020 seventh-round pick had a tough start to the season, but he is starting to build on his confidence with Rochester. Devon Levi [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjExMDc2MzQwMzY1OTI3OTI0/usatsi_24796759.jpg] Devon Levi In his latest appearance with the Amerks on Friday (Nov. 29), Levi recorded his first professional shutout in a 3-0 win over the Syracuse Crunch. The young netminder stopped all 20 Crunch shots he faced for the win. Putting together a performance like this is undoubtedly a step in the right direction for Levi. With this, he now has a 2-1-1 record, a .900 SV%, and a 2.45 GAA in five appearances this season with the AHL squad.
