It is tough to replace an all-time great but Biron's performance was incredible for the Buffalo Sabres.
Prior to the 2001-02 season, the Buffalo Sabres made the tough decision to trade away the greatest goaltender that has played for the Sabres in Dominik Hasek. They would send him to the Detroit Red Wings in a sign that signaled the Sabres didn't believe they were in a position to compete for a Stanley Cup.
By trading Hasek, when they did, they gave him a chance to win his first-career Stanley Cup.