Breaking down each Buffalo Sabres player in one sentence for 2023-24

Feb 13, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) confronts Los Angeles Kings defenseman Sean Durzi (50) during the third period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) confronts Los Angeles Kings defenseman Sean Durzi (50) during the third period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi (27), goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) and right wing Kyle Okposo (21) celebrate win against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Goaltenders

Devon Levi: Looking to prove he never needed any seasoning at the AHL level and could solidify himself as the Buffalo Sabres franchise goaltender.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Showed us why he’s not a starting goaltender or even a 1A, but he could develop into an outstanding 1B.

Overall, the Buffalo Sabres boast some elite talent and young players with the potential to grow into some of the league’s best. There are some weaknesses here, just as they are present on any roster. But on paper, the Blue and Gold are looking more and more like a legitimate playoff team.

(Statistics provided by Hockey-Reference)