Martin Biron

Martin Biron
Biron during his time with the Rangers on November 15, 2010
Born (1977-08-15) August 15, 1977 (age 49)
Lac-Saint-Charles, Quebec
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for Buffalo Sabres
Philadelphia Flyers
New York Islanders
New York Rangers
National team  Canada
NHL draft 16th overall, 1995
Buffalo Sabres
Playing career 1995–2013

Martin Gaston Biron (born August 15, 1977) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played parts of 16 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Islanders, and New York Rangers.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Biron played parts of three seasons with the Beauport Harfangs and one season with the Hull Olympiques of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). He had a successful time with his teams. He finished his rookie season, with a 2.48 goals against average and a .898 save percentage. He was named to the QMJHL All-Rookie Team, Canadian Major Junior First All-Star Team, and was named the Canadian Major Junior Goaltender of the Year.

He was drafted 16th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1995 NHL entry draft. On December 26, 1995, Biron made his NHL debut in a 6–3 loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins. After his junior hockey career was over, Biron played for the Sabres AHL and ECHL-affiliates Rochester Americans and South Carolina Stingrays. On June 30, 2001, the Sabres traded starting goaltender Dominik Hašek to the Detroit Red Wings and promoted Biron as the Sabres new starting goaltender.

On February 27, 2007, the Sabres traded Biron to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for a 2007 second-round draft pick. On March 27, Biron signed a two-year, $7 million contract to stay with the Flyers.

On July 22, 2009, Biron signed a one-year, $1.4 million contract to join the New York Islanders. He played 29 regular season games with the Islanders, ending with a 3.27 goals against average and a .896 save percentage.

On July 1, 2010, Biron signed a two-year, $1.75 million deal to join the New York Rangers. He became the six player in NHL history to play for each of the three teams based in the state of New York. On February 28, 2011, Biron suffered a fractured collarbone. The injury forced Biron to miss the rest of the 2010–11 season. On June 29, 2012, Biron signed a two-year, $2.6 million contract to stay with the New York Rangers.

On October 14, 2013, the Rangers placed Biron on waivers and he was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Hartford Wolf Pack.

On October 20, 2013, Biron announced that he was retiring from playing professional ice hockey.

References

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  3. ↑ "Life after Dominator goes on for Sabres". The Hockey News. Retrieved March 10, 2026.[permanent dead link]
  4. ↑ "Flyers Acquire Goaltender Martin Biron". Philadelphia Flyers. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved March 10, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. ↑ "Flyers Sign Biron to Two-Year Extension". Philadelphia Flyers. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved March 10, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. ↑ "Islanders Agree to Terms with Martin Biron". New York Islanders. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 10, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ↑ "Rangers add veteran goalie Biron". New York Rangers. Archived from the original on July 5, 2010. Retrieved March 10, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ↑ "Martin Biron Announces Retirement". Hartford Wolf Pack. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Rangers Biron Out With Broken Collarbone". CBS New York. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Biron agrees to terms on new contract". New York Rangers. Archived from the original on November 1, 2012. Retrieved March 10, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  11. ↑ "Biron agrees to terms on new contract". New York Rangers. Archived from the original on November 1, 2012. Retrieved March 10, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  12. ↑ "Biron Announces Retirement After 16 NHL Seasons". The Sports Network. Archived from the original on November 1, 2012. Retrieved March 10, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

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