NHL Rumors: Oilers did 'some real research' on Sabres trade candidate

According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the Edmonton Oilers conducted serious research into a potential trade for Buffalo Sabres goaltender prospect Devon Levi ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, though no deal was completed. Friedman reported on the 32 Thoughts podcast that Buffalo had Levi available on the trade market over the weekend. The two teams could potentially revisit trade discussions before the start of the 2026-27 NHL season.