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Alex Lyon Joins Sabres to Mentor Young Goalies

7/9/2025

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Alex Lyon has joined the Buffalo Sabres on a two-year contract, inspired by the legacy of former Sabres goalies James Reimer and Dustin Tokarski. At 32, Lyon is eager to mentor rising stars Devon Levi and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, bringing valuable experience from his stints with the Red Wings and Panthers to this exciting new chapter in Buffalo.

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Story summary

Alex Lyon has joined the Buffalo Sabres on a two-year contract, inspired by the legacy of former Sabres goalies James Reimer and Dustin Tokarski. At 32, Lyon is eager to mentor rising stars Devon Levi and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, bringing valuable experience from his stints with the Red Wings and Panthers to this exciting new chapter in Buffalo.