Yardbarker: Martin Biron

11.06 - Lineups

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:56:00 -0500

Devils starting lineup: Rolston - Zubrus - Clarkson. On D: Fraser - Greene. Yann Danis gets the start in net. Scratches are Niedermayer, Leblond and Oduya. Isles starters: Jackman - Thompson - Park. On D: Streit - Gervais. Martin Biron starting...

Halloween trick: Isles' Tambellini gets first hat trick

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:16:33 -0500

Martin Biron earned his 200th NHL win and 26th career shutout, and Jeff Tambellini scored three goals for his first career hat trick as the New York Islanders routed the Buffalo Sabres 5-0 Saturday night to stretch their winning streak to three games.

Islanders' Biron blanks Sabres, earns 200th NHL win

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:59:36 -0500

UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) -Martin Biron earned his 200th NHL win and 26th career shutout, and Jeff Tambellini scored three goals for his first career hat trick as the New York Islanders routed the Buffalo Sabres 5-0 Saturday night to stretch their winning streak to three games.

Biron Creates Logjam in Islanders' Crease

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:09:47 -0500

Most readers of my work will tell you that the main focus of my writing is centered around the Boston Bruins' organization. However, from time to time, it is necessary to mention what other teams around the NHL are doing. Today, that focus shifts to a rather interesting situation involving the New York Islanders.2008-09 was a less than stellar season for the New York Islanders, who finished the campaign with a mere 61 points for their 26-47-9 record. The 61 points were five fewer than the...

The Hockey Gods Have Frowned Upon Marty Biron

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:17:19 -0500

I'm not quite sure what former Flyers goalie Martin Biron could have done to be banished to the Island, but it must have been more egregious than his performance as a Philadelphia Flyer. Marty was serviceable at worst, dominant when at his best, and always a great teammate and club representative. Yet when the free agency period started, one of the best goalies available went unsigned during the frenzy, waiting and waiting for a deal until ultimately signing with the league's worst te...

So long, Marty: Biron signs with the Islanders

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:56:00 -0500

From the day the Flyers signed Ray Emery, we knew this day would come. Martin Biron, who spent two and a half years as the Flyers top goaltender, has signed with the New York Islanders. Biron was a victim of the Flyers running out of salary cap space and needing to find cheap alternatives in net. He signed a one year deal with the Islanders for 1.4 million. Biron, who was originally acquired by the Flyers at the 2007 trade deadline for a second round pick, was an above average goaltender for ...

Goodbye, Marty: Flyers To Sign Ray Emery

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:21:54 -0500

According to CSNPhilly, word has spread around the NHL that the Flyers are deep in discussions with Emery and, barring a last-minute breakdown, will sign the goalie when free agency opens in July. Emery last played for a team in the KHL, a Russian League, after being waived by the Ottawa Senators in 2008.

Flyers force Game 6

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:47:40 -0500

Facing elimination at the supposedly hostile Mellon Arean, the Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 Thursday, forcing a Game 6 back in Philly.

Despite the Penguins’ attempts to match the Flyers’ Orange Crush with a White Out of their own, the Pittsburgh fans were flat and uninspired, much like the Penguins themselves...

Just Some Random News and Notes.

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:12:15 -0500

Sunday, the Flyers had their winning streak halted at 4 in a row by the Edmonton Oilers by a score of 5-4. In this game, like most of the season so far, Martin Biron does not look much the player that was seen in the playoffs. He seems to be fighting the puck and over-anticipating the play.

Will the Flyers Draft a Goaltender?

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:49:55 -0500

The 2008 NHL Entry Draft will begin on Friday and the Flyers unlike last year pick late in the first round. The Fly guys seem to have a nice young group of forwards and defensemen who may be ready to contribute in years to come. One glaring weakness in the Flyers farm system is goaltending. During last year it was clear that if Martin Biron or Antero Nittymaki would have been injured for a long period of time, more then likely the Flyers would have had to make a move for a goaltender. As there was not a reliable option in the AHL. So, logically the Flyers I believe will look for a goaltender at pick 27 in the first round. There are a couple solid options that hopefully will be available.

Playoff Preview: Battle of Pennsylvania - Flyers/Penguins

Sun, 04 May 2008 17:21:29 -0500

The Flyers and Penguins will compete for the Eastern Conference title, and bragging rights in Pennsylvania. Who comes out on top?

Martin Biron In The Spotlight

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:42:32 -0500

Coming into this year's Stanley Cup playoffs, Martin Biron was an unproven quantity when it came to playoff hockey. At 30 years of age, he had never played in an NHL playoff game. Since the playoffs have started Biron has played spectacular in net and is the cornerstone behind the Flyers push through the postseason. So far he has a 6-4 record and 1 shutout to his credit. Today, the Flyers website published an article on Biron was well as the video interview below.

Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Predictions

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:56:48 -0500

Click the link for my Stanley Cup Playoff predictions. I'll give you my thoughts on the Flyers series: (3) Washington vs. (6) Philadelphia Philadelphia in 6 You can call me a homer if you want, but the Flyers are so much deeper than the Capitals. It's much easier to stop one player, no matter how good he is, than it is to stop three legitimate scoring lines. This series will come down to goaltending, and I have faith that Martin Biron will get the job done. Click the link for ...

Even little kids can beat the Flyers

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:09:12 -0500

What hope do the Flyers have if their goalies can't even stop little kids from scoring on them? Here's a clip of a group of youth hockey league kids getting their chance to score on Flyers goalies Antero Niitymaki and Martin Biron. Let's hope the goalies weren't trying, because of the three shots in the clip, two of them go in. Is it any wonder this team is struggling?