Martin Biron is a former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 16 seasons. He was born on August 15, 1977, in Lac-Saint-Charles, Quebec, Canada. Biron began his hockey career playing for the Beauport Harfangs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) in 1994. He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft.
Biron made his NHL debut with the Sabres in 1995 at the age of 18. He played for the Sabres for 9 seasons, from 1995 to 2007. During his time with the Sabres, Biron was known for his quick reflexes and his ability to make acrobatic saves. He was also known for his durability, playing in 300 games for the Sabres.
In 2007, Biron was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers. He played for the Flyers for 2 seasons, from 2007 to 2009. During his time with the Flyers, Biron was a solid goaltender, helping the team reach the Eastern Conference Finals in 2008.
After leaving the Flyers, Biron signed with the New York Islanders in 2009. He played for the Islanders for 2 seasons, from 2009 to 2011. During his time with the Islanders, Biron was a mentor to young goaltender Rick DiPietro.
In 2010, Biron signed with the New York Rangers. He played for the Rangers for 3 seasons, from 2010 to 2013. During his time with the Rangers, Biron was a backup goaltender, playing in 50 games over 3 seasons.
Biron retired from professional hockey in 2014. Over the course of his career, he played in 508 NHL games, with a record of 230-191-52. He had a career goals against average of 2.61 and a career save percentage of .910. Biron was known for his work ethic and his dedication to the game of hockey. He was also known for his sense of humor and his ability to keep his teammates loose in the locker room.
Since retiring from hockey, Biron has worked as a broadcaster and analyst for the NHL Network and MSG Network. He has also worked as a goaltending consultant for the Buffalo Sabres and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Biron is married and has four children.
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