A once-promising player’s NHL journey took an unexpected turn after struggling to secure regular ice time, spending most of the past two seasons assigned to the minor-league affiliate. Despite his earlier potential, the player failed to appear in a single game at the league’s top level during the most recent campaign, raising questions about his future in professional hockey. The shift to Rochester marked a significant drop in visibility, leaving fans and analysts to speculate on whether his career trajectory will shift again—or if this could be the end of his run in organized hockey. For those following his development, the story offers a stark look at the challenges of navigating a path back from setbacks in professional sports.

He experienced plenty of hard times during his four seasons with the Sabres, spending the majority of the past two with Rochester of the American Hockey League. Levi did not play an NHL game in ...