Buffalo Sabres 2023-24 Preview Part I: Lineup Projection 6.0
By Sion Fawkes
![Apr 6, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (24) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports Apr 6, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (24) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/29b9e26a3af61425d0c750dea830275c450d4b450881c614eaef534e033ff52d.jpg)
Goaltenders
- Levi
- Luukkonen
We have a young but hopefully brewing duo in Devon Levi and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. The Buffalo Sabres neglected to bring in an experienced goaltender, but luckily, Levi has already showcased his skills at the NHL level. He just needs to put together a steady 2023-24 campaign, and with more experience in front of him in the defensive rotation and at forward, it’s a real possibility.
The same goes for Luukkonen, who has more experience than Levi. However, Luukkonen also showed that he would have a hard time putting the entire team on his shoulders. If the Blue and Gold stay healthy, especially on defense, Luukkonen could shine when he’s called on.
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Eric Comrie is the third man, but there won’t be enough room on the 23-man roster to keep him aboard. Therefore, he’s either heading to Rochester, or a goaltender-needy team may end up claiming him on waivers.