Originally Posted by Flatsix (Post 103505)

Thanks for the ESPN link Tom, I always appreciate the perspective of Pierre LeBrun. He is a great asset to hockey.

On the suspension, that's the way that I thought it would go down. Meeting with league officials a minor suspension and he's on his way. Dallas may or may not keep him around, it's not like he could help them or hurt their season at this point, there is now way they will contend for a division or cup this year so do what best suits the team.

Sean's next team may be a minor market affiliate of the Stars. I don't see how another NHL team could justify the risk of signing a player that conducts himself this way on and off the ice.

Originally Posted by loki (Post 103817)

did I read this right....they are sending him to anger management?

Originally Posted by ESPN.com

By announcing Sunday morning that the troubled forward was not going to return to the team, the Stars formally ended the brief, expensive Sean Avery Era in Dallas.

Originally Posted by rhdad42 (Post 120019)

I'm glad to see this kind of thing finally happening in professional sports. My son watches the NFL, NHL and MLB all the time, and the last thing he needs to see is guys like that. How do you teach a kid good sportsmanship when this is what they see? I'm a diehard Ranger fan, and as much as I hate the Devils, the crap he pulled last year in the crease in front of Brodeur made me sick.

I think as a professional athlete, you should watch what you say, you shouldn't bring guns to night clubs, etc.

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 103217)

I believe the League stated that Avery's suspension is harsh because of numerous prior incidents which he was not suspended for.

While it may look harsh on its face, I believe in Karma....Sean finally got what has been coming to him for a while....and the suspension will be the least of it. :2

Originally Posted by Partagaspete (Post 120450)

I think you my friend are on to something here. Avery has a history on and off the ice. So maybe they are trying to send him a message so he doesn't end up like what's his name from Calgary in the 90's. I can still see his stupid little face. He alone made me hate the Flames. Talk about a head case and he pretty much got himself tossed outta the league. Sorry for rambling but I am really trying to remember that Arse's name...

Back to Avery though it show's a lot that his own team don't want him. Please lord let the Isles pass on any opportunity to pick this head case up. Thank you.

T

Originally Posted by Partagaspete (Post 221015)

So the headcase is back in the Garden! Perfect place for him!

T

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 221242)

I hope for Rangers fans' sake, the rumors are false.

Originally Posted by ESPN.com

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Controversial forward Sean Avery appeared in his first competitive hockey game in two months with the American Hockey League's Hartford Wolfpack on Saturday night.

Avery was involved in two minor scrapes in Hartford's 4-1 loss to the Manitoba Moose in front of 5,899.

"I felt good," Avery said. "I was a little nervous. It's been a long time since I've played."

Avery was in the middle of two scraps, one early in the first period, and the next with 2:26 to play in the second. He was not assessed a penalty in either of the small shoving matches.

"A couple of guys said something. Nothing I could probably repeat," Avery said. "That's the type of things that help me play better."

Avery admitted to firing a few barbs, but claimed he held back.

"I had a few comments, but nothing that was too drastic," Avery said. "Or something the old Sean would say."

During the brief, but cordial postgame press conference, Avery skated by a few questions about his past comments, but did make one final quip before leaving.

When asked "what hurt the most" about his ordeal, Avery said, "When a girlfriend dumps me?"

He smiled and added: "No, I feel good."

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 235843)

Still a douchebag. :2

Originally Posted by Big Vito (Post 235865)

how is he from that highlighted statement? :confused:

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 235935)

Still has to go back to the girlfriend :bs that started the whole thing.

Originally Posted by Big Vito (Post 235937)

as you can tell I havent followed him or this thread, I trust your judgement :) he is a jackass (douchbag is to cool for him)

Originally Posted by smokeyandthebandit05 (Post 235940)

I hate him for actions against the Devils last year in the Stanley Cup playoffs...did I mention a hate him?

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 235955)

Good call, Perry. :)



If I didn't hate him so much, I'd hate him!

Originally Posted by ESPN.com

The Dallas Stars are expected to put Sean Avery on re-entry waivers Monday, two sources told ESPN.com on Friday.

That will pave the way for his possible return to the New York Rangers if the NHL club does indeed put in a claim for him.

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 261869)

The latest.

Originally Posted by ahc4353 (Post 261878)

Let it go boys. It was a 7th grade comment I'll give you that but Crosby is a bigger jack off than Avery.

Originally Posted by ahc4353 (Post 261878)

Let it go boys. It was a 7th grade comment I'll give you that but Crosby is a bigger jack off than Avery.

Originally Posted by ahc4353 (Post 261878)

Let it go boys. It was a 7th grade comment I'll give you that but Crosby is a bigger jack off than Avery.

Originally Posted by Partagaspete (Post 262032)

This is not the reason I dislike him. It just showed he was classless off the ice as well as on the ice. He is a cheap, dirty player. I like muckers and scrappers as they have their role but this guy is as I said before a head case and I'll add a "ticking time bomb" for whatever team he joins. It shows how disliked he was by his own teammates when they vocalized their dislike for him after the comment. There was more behind the scenes for a professional and classy athlete like Turco to come out and say something like he did.

T

Originally Posted by Partagaspete (Post 268149)

Check it!

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_yl...v=ap&type=lgns

Looks like the Rags claimed him.

T

Originally Posted by Partagaspete (Post 268149)

Check it!

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_yl...v=ap&type=lgns

Looks like the Rags claimed him.

T

Originally Posted by Mr.Maduro (Post 268180)

It figures....:rolleyes:

I love that....Rags....:r I'm going to use that one....a lot!!!

Originally Posted by kelmac07 (Post 393092)

Of course, Michael Vick has several interested parties in the NFL.
Seems when it comes to sports, you can't be scummy enough to let go of if you have some talent.

Avid dog lover here. Vick was wrong in what he did...got it!!! Others have committed this same crime and not done half the time that Vick got. Everyone makes mistakes and should be given a second chance. There are people that have killed humans and done less time that Vick did. Question is...which NFL team will take the gamble by signing Vick? Fan base will definetly take hit for signing him.