The Edmonton Oilers have put a major piece of their goaltending puzzle in place, landing Devon Levi from the Buffalo Sabres in a deal that sends Edmonton’s 2028 third-round pick to Buffalo and brings back a 2028 seventh-round selection.
That move does more than just add another name to the roster. It gives the Oilers a clearer picture in goal for the 2026-27 season, with Tristan Jarry and Levi now set up as the tandem. Edmonton gets the steadiness of Jarry, who arrived earlier this offseason, and the upside of a younger goalie who could still grow into much more.
Levi is 24 and has carried the reputation of a high-end prospect for years. He never locked down the full-time starter job in Buffalo, but his work in the AHL kept his stock alive. The tools that made him such a highly regarded goalie a few seasons back - athleticism and technical polish - are still part of the package.
The price tag matters here too. Edmonton gave up only a future third-round pick to make the deal, a modest cost for a player with Levi’s profile. If he finds the level people once expected from him, the Oilers may have landed a long-term answer in net without sacrificing much to get there.
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The #Oilers have acquired goaltender Devon Levi & a seventh-round selection in the 2028 NHL Draft from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Edmonton's third-round pick in 2028. pic.twitter.com/4h4Xilw3uh
- Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) July 1, 2026
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