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The Edmonton Oilers didn't bring Devon Levi to town simply to give him a nice tour of the facilities. They acquired the 24-year-old goaltender in July because they needed another option in the crease.

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Oilers GM Bowman reveals who he wants to be the next starter

The Edmonton Oilers are seemingly forever entangled in some kind of a goaltending controversy and as they enter the 2026-27 season with a trio of viable options in goal, it is no different.

NHL News / Sabre Noise / September 15

Former Sabres prospect Devon Levi named top NHL breakout candidate

Devon Levi looked like the future of the Buffalo Sabres' crease in 2023 when he made an immediate jump from Northeastern University to the NHL, but his development eventually stalled, leading the team's front office to trade him to the Edmonton Oilers in July.

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We’ve heard it time and again this summer: the Edmonton Oilers were looking for a different type of coach when they brought in Mike Babcock. The word that has resurfaced in articles and interviews has been accountability; the team’s leadership felt they needed more of this from their coach to get over the finish line.

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Oilers bold predictions: Devon Levi emerges as Edmonton’s best regular-season goaltender

The Edmonton Oilers’ story between the pipes this upcoming season could be one of the more intriguing storylines to follow. Tristan Jarry is set to make

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Devon Levi

The 2026-27 season starts this month, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was defenceman Spencer Stastney, and now we turn our attention to our first goaltender.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 29

Oilers’ Devon Levi has golden opportunity in wake of Andersen injury

Many Canadian hockey fans remember the first time they heard the name Devon Levi. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, while the 2021 Canada World Juniors Team iced a roster featuring 20 first-round draft picks, it was Levi, a seventh-round draft pick, who stole the spotlight.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / August 25

The Oilers’ Most Important Goalie May Be Their Youngest

There is something interesting happening in Edmonton's crease, and it isn't really about who starts the season as the Oilers' No. 1 goalie. Right now, the Oilers have three goaltenders who could make a legitimate claim for the job.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

Devon Levi Could Be the Oilers’ Most Important Player in 2026-27

The Edmonton Oilers made several significant changes during the 2026 offseason, but none could have a greater long-term impact than the acquisition of Devon Levi.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 11

Oilers’ Eternal Goaltending Saga — And Why Devon Levi Might Finally Be The Answer

The Edmonton Oilers and consistent, reliable goaltending have been enemies dating back to Dwayne Roloson’s heroic 2006 Stanley Cup run. Every few years, the Oilers stumble into stretches where a goalie performs admirably—sometimes even exceptionally—but the stability never lasts.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 11

What will be the challenges of a three-goalie rotation?

The Edmonton Oilers will carry three goalies on the roster to start the season, barring an injury in training camp or preseason. Stanley Cup champion Freddie Andersen turns 37 on Oct.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / August 5

Two Oilers Who Could Surprise Everyone This Season

Every team needs a couple of players to surprise people if it is going to have a really good season. For the Edmonton Oilers, I think two names are particularly interesting: Isaac Howard and Devon Levi.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHLFanCentral / August 5

Devon Levi might not be ready for the NHL, but Oilers’ gamble could still pay off

The Edmonton Oilers knew they needed to do more than replace one goalie this offseason. General manager Stan Bowman also made changes to the team’s defense and added another goalie.

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NHL News / Professor Press Box / July 22

Devon Levi and Carey Price Show the Best Side of Hockey

Sometimes the best hockey stories aren't about wins, losses, or contracts. Sometimes they're just about people. One of my favourite recent stories this offseason came from new Edmonton Oilers goaltender Devon Levi.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 21

Who Is Devon Levi? 5 interesting facts about new Oilers goalie

The Edmonton Oilers made several big moves on the first day of free agency, including a trade that saw them acquire netminder Devon Levi and a seventh-round draft pick in exchange for a 2028 third-round draft pick.

NHL News / Oilersnation / July 16

Oilers’ Devon Levi ranked No. 11 NHL goalie prospect

On Wednesday, The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler released the 2026 edition of his annual NHL goalie prospect rankings. Featured on the list this summer is newly acquired Edmonton Oilers goaltender Devon Levi.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 15

Prospect Analyst High on Devon Levi, Expects Breakout in Edmonton

The Edmonton Oilers have completely reshaped their goaltending over the last calendar year, first by acquiring Tristan Jarry and then by adding both Devon Levi and Frederik Andersen this summer.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Get to Know Newest Oilers Goalie Devon Levi

July 1 marks the first day of NHL free agency, and the Edmonton Oilers made a few signings. They also made a pair of trades. This article focuses on their first deal of the day.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Oilers acquire Devon Levi from Sabres for third-round pick

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired goaltender Devon Levi from the Buffalo Sabres, the club announced on social media Wednesday afternoon. In return for Levi, the Oilers sent the Sabres their own third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Report: Oilers eyed Devon Levi trade before talks fell through

The Edmonton Oilers conducted serious research into Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi over the weekend, but a deal never materialized, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

3 Possible Trade Destinations for Sabres’ Devon Levi

Coming off their best season in almost 15 years, the Buffalo Sabres are tasked with taking another step forward in 2026-27. How they get there will depend on the moves made by general manager Jarmo Kekalainen.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / May 22

Sabres Likely Ready to Move On: Levi to Wind Up with Division Rival?

As per a report by Kevin Weekes, the Buffalo Sabres are open to the idea of moving on from goaltender Devon Levi, and if they do, the Ottawa Senators could be interested.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 19

Sabres Likely To Explore Moving Devon Levi

For the last little while, there has been growing speculation that the Buffalo Sabres will move on from netminder Devon Levi relatively soon. Those rumors aren’t going away anytime soon.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / July 31, 2025

Sabres sign Devon Levi to two-year contract

The Buffalo Sabres announced Thursday that the club has signed goaltender Devon Levi to a two-year contract extension worth $812,500 per season. Through 42 appearances last season with the AHL affiliated Rochester Americans, Levi went 25-13-4 with a .919 save percentage, 2.20 goals-against average, and seven shutouts.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / November 28, 2023

Why sending top prospect to AHL was right decision by Sabres

Why sending top goalie prospect to AHL was right decision by Sabres

It hasn’t been a disaster by any means, but given his waiver-exempt status, his age and lack of pro experience, sending Levi back to Rochester made sense.

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