Buffalo Sabres goalie Devon Levi emerges as Ottawa Senators offseason trade target amid Leevi Merilainen rumor

The Ottawa Senators are reportedly eyeing a potential trade for Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi ahead of the NHL offseason. The franchise is still shopping around for backup options behind Linus Ullmark, and NHL insiders have linked Ottawa to the young goalie. Speculation has also connected Ottawa prospect Leevi Merilainen as a possible trade chip in discussions.Devon Levi is one of the more interesting young goaltenders in the NHL, even if he spent most of last season with the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League. Buffalo Sabres' goaltending depth chart is getting crowded, increasing trade speculation. The Ottawa Senators are reportedly looking for long-term stability in their crease as the new NHL season approaches.The Ottawa Senators are reportedly considering adding Devon Levi to beef up their goaltending depth. NHL trade rumors have Buffalo Sabres management potentially open to offers, as the organization already has multiple goaltending options competing for NHL playing time.Devon Levi spent the majority of last season with the Rochester Americans, putting up respectable performances while continuing to develop. The former Northeastern University star made a big splash early in his career with great showings for Team Canada at the IIHF World Junior Championship.Some analysts believe that trading Leevi Merilainen for another unproven goalie may not fully solve Ottawa’s immediate backup issues. That said, the upside of Devon Levi remains appealing due to his athletic ability, international experience and history of dominance at the collegiate level.The Ottawa Senators will look to add to their goaltending depth this NHL offseason. Linus Ullmark remains the clear starter, but the ongoing questions about the backup job continue to fuel trade rumors around the franchise.If the Buffalo Sabres decide there’s no way forward for Levi in the NHL, he could be a long-term investment. At the same time, Ottawa could also be looking at more NHL experience options to give the roster stability to be competitive in the Atlantic Division race.