Habs trade Traverse to SJ for Mathieu Biron

cigarviper All-Star Posts: 4,918	Habs trade Traverse to SJ for Mathieu Biron Dec 15, 2006 12:56:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cigarviper on Dec 15, 2006 12:56:32 GMT -5 According to Spector's. Don't know enough about Biron to comment just reporting this.
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Habs trade Traverse to SJ for Mathieu Biron Dec 15, 2006 13:02:20 GMT -5

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Post by cigarviper on Dec 15, 2006 13:02:20 GMT -5

hmm...doesn't look to be an upgrade. A 6'6 defenseman who doesn't use his size it seems.

Career Regular Season Stats
Season Team GP G A P +/- PIM PP SH GW GT Shots Pct
2005-2006 Capitals 52 4 9 13 -11 50 3 0 0 0 61 6.6
2003-2004 Panthers 57 3 10 13 -13 51 0 0 1 0 75 4.0
2002-2003 Panthers 34 1 8 9 -18 14 0 1 0 0 52 1.9
2001-2002 Lightning 36 0 0 0 -16 12 0 0 0 0 35 0.0
2000-2001 Islanders 14 0 1 1 2 12 0 0 0 0 10 0.0
1999-2000 Islanders 60 4 4 8 -13 38 2 0 2 0 70 5.7

NHL Totals: 253 12 32 44 -69 177 5 1 3 0 303 4.0

EDIT: I'm reading this may have been done as a favour to Traverse who's family is still there. Good on Gainey and company. Bravo.

Last Edit: Dec 15, 2006 13:06:22 GMT -5 by cigarviper

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M. Beaux-Eaux Global Moderator People who enjoy politics should follow the Habs - M. Beaux-Eaux Posts: 15,112	Habs trade Traverse to SJ for Mathieu Biron Dec 15, 2006 13:25:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Dec 15, 2006 13:25:31 GMT -5 Cruel to say, but who wouldn't be an improvement over Traverse?
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jkr Hall of Famer Posts: 22,310	Habs trade Traverse to SJ for Mathieu Biron Dec 15, 2006 15:08:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jkr on Dec 15, 2006 15:08:08 GMT -5 Traverse wanted to play in the Sharks minor league system to be close to his family. This was probably done to accomodate him. It's the Christmas season after all.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Habs trade Traverse to SJ for Mathieu Biron Dec 15, 2006 17:57:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2006 17:57:45 GMT -5 Biron has at least some offensive upside according to his numbers. This isn't a mind-blowing deal, but I wouldn't mind having somebody like Biron in reserve just in case.

M. Beaux-Eaux Global Moderator People who enjoy politics should follow the Habs - M. Beaux-Eaux Posts: 15,112	Habs trade Traverse to SJ for Mathieu Biron Dec 15, 2006 19:11:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Dec 15, 2006 19:11:45 GMT -5 So the Habs got a handsome ransom for Traverse. Shrewd asset management even if it isn't on the earthshaking level.
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cigarviper All-Star Posts: 4,918	Habs trade Traverse to SJ for Mathieu Biron Dec 15, 2006 20:49:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cigarviper on Dec 15, 2006 20:49:11 GMT -5 Reports indicate Biron has an assist and a goal already tonight against the Amerks.
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Habs trade Traverse to SJ for Mathieu Biron Dec 15, 2006 21:57:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2006 21:57:46 GMT -5 The deal's working already. He must want a roster spot.

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Habs trade Traverse to SJ for Mathieu Biron Dec 24, 2006 15:40:23 GMT -5

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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Dec 24, 2006 15:40:23 GMT -5

I think we aquired Traverse (twice) just for the pleasure of trading him away.
Nothing improves team unity than seeing a slacker like Traverse traded.
Hope Samsonov and Kovalev are reading this.
Both of them have a ton of talent and try very hard with spectacular puck control and moves in open ice. Both of them lack the consistant effort of a Higgins that results in turning the talent into a great season of production. Yes I love their hilite reel moves, but the team often stands around while they circle and weave and bob and ultimately lose the puck.

We will know soon.