Everyone loves free agency.
Detroit Red Wings fans are like every other hockey fan; they love the sight of new players joining the organization.
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To kick off the first day, the Red Wings brought in Ian Mitchell, Jacob Bernard-Docker, and James van Riemsdyk. After taking care of a good chunk of their expiring contracts yesterday, the Red Wings seemed poised to make a big move.
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While that big move is still on its way (maybe), a Red Wings goaltender has found a new team to play for.
Alex Lyon has signed a new contract with the Buffalo Sabres. The two parties agreed to a two-year, $1.5 million deal.
The Sabres will be Lyon’s fifth NHL organization after the Philadelphia Flyers, Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, and Red Wings. Over the past two seasons, he played 74 games combined.
We have signed goaltender Alex Lyon to a two-year contract with an AAV of $1.5 million.
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) July 1, 2025
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Unfortunately for Lyon, the writing has been on the wall for a long time – originally when the organization acquired Petr Mrazek at the trade deadline, and then just a few days ago when they traded Mrazek for the Anaheim Ducks goalie, John Gibson.
Last year, Lyon had a record of 14-9-1, a 2.81 goals against average, a .896 save percentage (SV%), and one shutout.
We will see what else transpires for the Red Wings.
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