Lewis was then signed by the Detroit Cougars of the NHL and made his debut in the 1928-29 season. He quickly became a fan favorite and was known for his hard-nosed style of play. He was also known for his leadership and was named team captain in 1932. During his time with the Cougars, he was named to the NHL's first all-star team in 1934.
In 1935, Lewis was traded to the New York Americans and played for them until 1939. He was named team captain in 1936 and was again named to the NHL's all-star team in 1937. He retired from the NHL in 1939 and returned to Winnipeg, where he coached the Winnipeg Monarchs of the Manitoba Senior Hockey League.
Throughout his career, Lewis was known for his hard-nosed style of play and leadership. He was a two-time NHL all-star and was named team captain twice. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1970 and is remembered as one of the greatest players of his era.
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