Biron coming out of retirement?

[Dagoon44]

per Elliotte Friedman and Darren Dreger, the NY Rangers have placed Martin Biron on unconditional waivers, for the purpose of terminating his contract. What's odd about that is that Biron already announced his retirement. Some are speculating he could be coming out of retirement and the Rangers are giving him a chance to sign elsewhere.

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[Thirty One]

per Elliotte Friedman and Darren Dreger, the NY Rangers have placed Martin Biron on unconditional waivers, for the purpose of terminating his contract. What's odd about that is that Biron already announced his retirement. Some are speculating he could be coming out of retirement and the Rangers are giving him a chance to sign elsewhere.

Why would that be a fast one?

 

[Ail]

Oh that Biron, so tricksies.

He can do whatever he wants.

 

[Dagoon44]

LOL I wonder if he and AV had issues? or maybe it is a cap thing who know kinda funny if you ask me..

 

[ecemleafs]

or it was the fact he is a 36 year old goalie with a GAA over 7 and he didnt want to play in the AHL at this point in his career.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

He was a good soldier by this organization. If his agent has gotten indications that someone has an interest, why would you NOT let him go?

 

[Hire Sather]

So who is he going to be with when he shuts us out?

 

[silverfish]

Hearing rumblings that the Sabres are on the cusp of trading Miller, and signing Biron to back up Enroth.

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[Thirty One]

Hearing rumblings that the Sabres are on the cusp of trading Miller, and signing Biron to back up Enroth.

s1

Is one high or low on your scale?

silverfish, pls respond.

 

[GAGLine]

Hearing rumblings that the Sabres are on the cusp of trading Miller, and signing Biron to back up Enroth.

s1

That would make sense for both buffalo and Biron.

 

[Ex Officer Friendly]

LOL I wonder if he and AV had issues? or maybe it is a cap thing who know kinda funny if you ask me..

haha Idk about that... I know he had a stopping the puck issues

 

[Beacon]

I wonder if he and AV had issues?

The issue was that Talbot is a better hockey player.

 

[Kane One]

I hope he does.

 

[jniklast]

Is it even possible to buyout a player during the season? (which is what unconditional waivers is for)

 

[Thirty One]

Is it even possible to buyout a player during the season? (which is what unconditional waivers is for)

Yes. The Canucks just terminated a contract in December, I believe.

 

[jniklast]

Yes. The Canucks just terminated a contract in December, I believe.

Ok, must be new in this CBA

 

[nyr2k2]

Is it even possible to buyout a player during the season? (which is what unconditional waivers is for)

It's not a buyout, technically. It's a mutual termination of the contract. Biron wouldn't receive any compensation from the Rangers--unlike a buyout. The team and player agree to terminate his contract and he becomes a free agent.

Good luck to him if he does indeed give it another go. He has been a good soldier for us.

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

That would make sense for both buffalo and Biron.

It'd be nice to see him around here again, he was well received by the city and it'd give me a reason to break this out

but doubtful that it happens that way.

 

[n8]

^was thinking the same thing. Sabres trade Miller, resign Biron

 

[Miller Time NYR]

Is it even possible to buyout a player during the season? (which is what unconditional waivers is for)

I don't believe a team can but they don't need too, both parties will just mutually terminate the contract in this case.

 

[Kickassguy]

Did Marty have a good relationship with Torts? It's possible that Luongo's injury in Vancouver is medium-long-term, in which case, Vancouver may be looking for a veteran backup for Lack.

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

Did Marty have a good relationship with Torts? It's possible that Luongo's injury in Vancouver is medium-long-term, in which case, Vancouver may be looking for a veteran backup for Lack.

Torts liked Marty. Marty was a good guy and from what I've seen, a unique player. I've seen him/talked shortly with him a few times (I live all of 10 minutes from our town's main street and he isn't too far away from me). It seemed like Torts and him had a good relationship.

 

[Radek27]

It's clear Biron is done in the NHL, however he could have some offers overseas to continue his playing career.

Biron to the KHL?

 

[The Gloaming]

It's clear Biron is done in the NHL, however he could have some offers overseas to continue his playing career.

Biron to the KHL?

Cites reason for retirement as wanting to be closer to family.

Leaves to play in Russia. Makes sense.

 

[nyr2k2]

It's clear Biron is done in the NHL, however he could have some offers overseas to continue his playing career.

Biron to the KHL?

I think the organization could just loan him to a foreign league, in that instance.