Goal Line Report
Biron Back With the Blueshirts
by Patrick Hoffman on 06/29/12 at 11:33 PM ET
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The New York Rangers made a smart move by re-signing their backup netminder Martin Biron to a 2-year deal.
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NYR have completed vital bit of business. Post has learned that Biron has re-upped for 2 years, $2.6 total.
There is no doubt that Biron has been a valuable asset to the Blueshirts since joining the team in the 2010-11 season. Biron has showed the team and its brass that he can be relied on to provide starter Henrik Lundqvist with relief, can win some hockey games and be a great supporting guy to both Lundqvist and the rest of the Rangers’ hockey club.
In 21 games this past season, Biron went 12-6-2 with a 2.46 goals against average, a .904 save percentage and 2 shutouts. While he did allow some questionable goals this season, those numbers are good enough to make him one of the best backup goaltenders in the NHL.
What are your thoughts?
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It’s pretty nice when a former-starter fully embraces the back-up role; he’s as good as anyone for them and stable. Surprisingly stingy though. Cap team I guess.
Posted by tuxedoTshirt from the Home of the 1937 World Champions on 06/30/12 at 04:59 AM ET
His last contract had a cap hit of $875,000, so this is a nice raise for him.
Posted by K24 from NYC on 06/30/12 at 12:30 PM ET
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He seems to be a great team guy, he plays his role well and is a good complement to Hank. I’m happy they kept him.
Posted by K24 from NYC on 06/29/12 at 11:45 PM ET