'Ah, but Biron's bulb is burning dimmer these days, his 100-watt glow reduced to a 60, his ebullience noticeably reduced. He's a free agent after this season, turns 30 in August, and would like to think, not dreamily, either, that he could be a No. 1 in some other place. Yet the season's half over and he's played all of 12 games while residing in the realm of double jeopardy. Not only does he feel less a part of this team, having played 35 games a year ago, but his marketability is suffering as well.'