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43. Martin Biron

43. Martin Biron

Drafted in 1995, Martin Biron first made the Buffalo Sabres that year for three Games, but it would take another three seasons before he reached the parent club again.  The following season (1999-00), Biron was there to stay, and the Goalie quickly became a fan favorite.

Biron backed up Dominik Hasek in his first two full seasons with Buffalo, and he became the primary backstop when Hasek forced a trade out of Western New York.  Biron had large pads to fill, and while he would never replicate what the "Dominator," Biron did well and generally kept his GAA well under three.  The Sabres did not make the playoffs when Biron was the top Goalie, but the blame has not been attributed to Biron, who was considered to be one of the biggest reasons they ever came close.

Biron was traded to Philadelphia late in the 2006-07 Season, and he left the Sabres with a 134-115-29 record.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Goalie
  • Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 16th Overall in the NHL Draft 7/8/95.
  • Departed:

    Traded from the Philadelphia Flyers for Philadelphia’s 2007 2nd Round Pick (which would be T.J. Brennan) 2/27/07.

  • Games Played: 300
  • Notable Statistics:

    134 Wins                        
    115 Losses
    29 Ties
    18 Shutouts
    2.53 Goals Against Average
    .909 Save Percentage
    49.9 Goalie Point Shares

    No Playoff Games

  • Major Accolades and Awards: None.

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