Waived: Arron Asham and Martin Biron (10/20: Biron announces his retirement on Twitter)

[JohnC]

Seriously?

I'm not the one suggesting we trade for Rick Nash. A simple google search will confirm that occurred on July 23 2012

 

[wolfgaze]

How does re-entry work under the new CBA? Can anyone explain it to me?

 

[Tawnos]

How does re-entry work under the new CBA? Can anyone explain it to me?

There is no re-entry in the new CBA.

 

[RangerBoy]

Biron still hasn't made a his decision. The Rangers should look to terminate the SPC if Biron doesn't report to the AHL or retire. He cleared waivers on Tuesday. A player needs to report and accept the assignment. Its part of the players contract. Maybe they gave him a few extra days. Paragraph 14 of the SPC.

 

[Trxjw]

Marty's earned the extra time to decide, IMO.

 

[NYR Viper]

Marty's earned the extra time to decide, IMO.

I agree. He isn't hurting anything. I don't want him actually playing in Hartford anyways. Let the young kids play.

 

[RangerBoy]

How much more time should the Rangers give Biron? He is 36 years old. They waived him and he cleared waivers. Management probably looked to trade him before waiving him. They will need to add a goaltender in the minors for depth purposes if Biron doesn't report. Biron can have a career in TV and live with his family in upstate NY. Fly into Toronto or Montreal once a week. Be away from home a couple of days a week. He can also report to the AHL and receive his $1.3M.

 

[NYR Viper]

Louis Jean ‏@LouisJean_TVA 1m
Martin Biron intends to make a decision on his futur before the end of the weekend. #rangers

Giving him the weekend

 

[RangerBoy]

Biron might end up working with Louie Jean and Renaud Lavoie on TVA Sports in Quebec.

 

[vipernsx]

If Marty gets a broadcasting gig, great for him. He can have a wonderful career at it and his salary can come completely off the Ranger's books.

Give his 1.3m to Bryzgalov

 

[RangerBoy]

After thinking about it it with my family, I've decided to retire as a player and move on to a new chapter. Thank you all for your support.

https://twitter.com/martybiron43/status/391957158658461696

 

[RangerBoy]

The Rangers gain a SPC and won't take the cap hit.

 

[qwertyaas]

Great teammate. Liked having him as a ranger.

 

[Championship*]

Good for Marty, Good for the Rangers. I'm sure he will do fantastic in his new gig.

 

[Killem Dafoe]

I enjoyed having him here. Great guy, good goalie.

 

[jniklast]

Good guy and a dependable backup for the most time. Good luck Marty for your "new" life!

 

[srsly989]

What's the updated cap space?

 

[mrhockey193195]

Fantastic career for a seemingly great guy. All the best to Marty.

 

[Beer League Sniper]

Played well for us for stretches. Great teammate and person. In the end, he decided to retire with some dignity rather than go back to the AHL after his long NHL career. I really can't blame him.

But how the hell did his puckhandling skill not rub off on Hank at all during his time here?

 

[Fitzy]

Good luck to a well traveled and well liked goaltender.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-VtxIXDur0

 

[NYR Viper]

Good for the Rangers. They gain flexibility.

 

[Riverdale]

Wish all the best for Marty.

Great guy.

 

[nyrpassion]

Good luck to him. Awesome locker room guy. Loved him here.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

I wish Marty the best. Loved him during his time here and he is a complete class act.

 

[BBKers]

What's the updated cap space?

As of now (assuming Talbot gets the call) it is:

ROSTER

FORWARDS
Taylor Pyatt ($1.550m) / Brad Richards ($6.667m) / Mats Zuccarello ($1.150m)
Benoit Pouliot ($1.300m) / Derek Stepan ($3.075m) / Jesper Fast ($0.900m)
J.T. Miller ($1.244m) / Derick Brassard ($3.200m) / Brian Boyle ($1.700m)
Darroll Powe ($1.067m) / Dominic Moore ($1.000m) / Derek Dorsett ($1.633m)

Injured: Rick Nash ($7.800m) / Ryan Callahan ($4.275m)

DEFENSEMEN
Ryan McDonagh ($4.700m) / Dan Girardi ($3.325m)
Marc Staal ($3.975m) / Anton Stralman ($1.700m)
John Moore ($0.965m) / Michael Del Zotto ($2.550m)
Justin Falk ($0.975m)

GOALTENDERS
Henrik Lundqvist ($6.875m)
Cameron Talbot ($0.563m)

PENALTY - DEMOTED TO AHL
Arron Asham ($0.075m)

LTIR
Carl Hagelin ($2.250m)

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CAPGEEK.COM TOTALS (follow @capgeek on Twitter)
(these totals are compiled with the bonus cushion)
SALARY CAP: $64,300,000
CAP PAYROLL: $64,538,334
BONUSES: $595,000
CAP SPACE (25-man roster - includes Hagelins caphit): $356,666