Levi Emerges as Edmonton's Answer in Net
Devon Levi has posted a 6-1-0 record for Edmonton and provided timely saves that have steadied the team. After being buried on Buffalo's depth chart, he was traded to the Oilers on July 1, 2026, and has taken over as the starter. His quick glove work has drawn comparisons to past Oilers goaltenders.
Levi, a 24-year-old from Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec, arrived in Edmonton on July 1, 2026, when Buffalo sent him and a 2028 seventh-round pick for a 2028 third-rounder. He has since gone 6-1-0, and former NHL goalie Jamie McLennan praised his side-to-side movement and quick feet on an Edmonton Sports Talk program.
His mask honors Grant Fuhr, one of several Oilers goalies—along with Andy Moog, Bill Ranford and Curtis Joseph—whose styles have been invoked in comparisons. Levi has also cited Carey Price and Roberto Luongo as influences, while Calgary’s Miikka Kiprusoff is mentioned as a similar depth-chart-to-starter example.
Levi’s early success could boost Edmonton fan engagement and give the team’s supporters a hopeful storyline after years of goaltending questions. It may also affect how clubs view overlooked prospects, encouraging patience with young netminders. For younger players, especially smaller or late-blooming goalies, his path might offer a visible example that opportunity can arrive unexpectedly. The impact is likely confined mainly to hockey culture and local community mood, though a strong run could influence merchandise interest and media attention around the Oilers.