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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 /
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Jan 28, 2023; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) has the puck knocked away as he shoots on Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) in the second period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports /

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.

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