Biron signs $4.1 million deal with Sabres

Biron signs $4.1 million deal with Sabres




THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


(August 9, 2002) — BUFFALO — Goaltender Martin Biron of the Buffalo Sabres avoided salary arbitration on Thursday, signing a two-year deal that will pay him $1.9 million next season and $2.2 million in 2003-04.

Biron, who tied a team record by appearing in 72 games last season, earned a huge raise over the $750,000 he made last year.

"Everything is awesome," Biron said. "I've got a month to get everything out of my system, the jitters, and look at training camp as a step forward."

Sabres general manager Darcy Regier is counting on Biron to build upon last season.

Wow. The list Empire had up the other day showed comparable goalies (Checmanek for one, can't remember the others) making around $1.6. Marty ought to be happy. BironsGirl too!

she won't be happy when we trade him.