A rather tall goalie by some standards, at 6' 3", Biron has proven he is a top-notch NHL goaltender over 12 seasons spent with three different teams.
Biron, drafted 16th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1995 draft, began playing in the NHL at the tender age of 18. He would not see much action in his first foray in net for the Sabres, playing in only three games during the 1995-96 season.
Biron was sent down to the minors, but would be back in the NHL during the 1998-99 season, albeit briefly. The following NHL season, that of 1999-2000, would see Biron get consistent playing time in net for the Sabres, and would be his "breakout" season. He would guard the Sabres net in 41 games, winning 19, while posting a .909 winning percentage and a 2.42 GAA.
Biron would play for the Sabres into the 2006-07 NHL season, continuing to post an above .899 save percentage and below a 3.04 GAA.
He would be traded to the Flyers during the 2007 season, where he would play 2 and 1/2 very solid season in net. During his two full season in Philly, Biron put up save percentages of .918 and .915.
The 2009-10 NHL season would find Biron on Long Island, playing in 29 games.
For his career, through 2009-10, Biron has a .910 save percentage and a 2.63 GAA.
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