The NHL has just announced that Sean Avery will serve a six-game suspension, without pay, for off-ice comemnts made to the media before the Dallas/Calgary game on December 2nd. Having already served two games, he will be able to return to the ice on December 16th when the Stars face the Phoenix Coyotes, pending any further punishment from his current team.
In addition, Avery has agreed to an anger-managment evaluation. Hmmm...interesting.
I don't find this suspension appropriate, but Mr. Bettman has ruled. If there is one thing for sure, this is not the last of Sean Avery. As they say, "Nobody puts baby in a corner.."
Showing posts with label Sean Avery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sean Avery. Show all posts
Friday, December 5
The verdict is out...
Thursday, December 4
Let 'Em Eat Cake
Sean Avery arrived in stellar fashion at the NHL offices in New York today. Ever so elusive in his demeanor with dark shades, Avery met with Commissioner Gary Bettman, Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly and Senior Executive VP Colie Campbell who will rule on his loose comments about former girlfriends and their current hockey beaus.
Sean Avery was never punished last year for his entertaining incidents with Marty Brodeur, though the league did implement a new rule to prohibit the conduct he displayed from ever happening again. (I must admit, I was at the game and it was mildly entertaining.) He’s never been reprimanded for any of his comments. He's run his mouth at referees, opposing players, former teammates (hell, current teammates) coaches, broadcasters, and even fans. He was never more than thrown in the box or thrown out of a game for provoking opponents, fighting rivals or simply stirring things up.
Avery has never been suspended in his seven year career as a professional hockey player. Despite by-Law 17 and Article 6 of the league constitution that covers conduct "detrimental to the league or game of hockey", no player has ever been suspended for comments made off-ice until now.
I will say this, there have been far worse incidents this hockey season (Jarkko Ruutu, anyone?) than the comment that came from this infamous bad boy's mouth. If one thing is clear, the League and its' officials should rule on each case scenario for what it's worth. So Avery was never suspended prior, but should be have been? Maybe so. But is this incident grounds for suspension? I don't think it is.
I also find it a bit more interesting that the country of Canada isn't out to void him as a citizen! "I'm really happy to be back in Calgary. I love Canada." I find that the most comical part of his statement because, lets be real here, everyone knows how much Sean Avery HATES Canada. Furthermore, Dion and Jarrett ARE dating his exes.... right? Asshole comment, yes. Worthy of a league wide, or double-digit suspension? Absolutely not.
His comments, while rousing, may have been inappropriate. So, fine him. This offseason, Avery was looking for a bigger dollar meal ticket and a long term deal -and he got it. The Dallas Stars, who signed Avery to a 4 year, $15.5 million dolllar contract with this summer, will decide on further repercussions after hearing what the league rules. In the end, the team may get the raw end of the deal. They have expressed no interest in hearing an apology or rectifying the wounds they feel Avery has caused to their team and organization. He could get traded. He could be put on waivers. He may be exiled to the minors. Time will tell.
As of now, Gary Bettman has yet to make a ruling on Avery's fate. He was quoted during his XM radio show as saying, "We had a hearing with Sean Avery this morning which was well chronicled by the media. Off the bat, what I need to say is I haven't made a decision yet. I want to take the opportunity to think about what transpired at the meeting, everything I was told and needs to be considered. I want to reflect on it, which means either sometime later this afternoon or tomorrow morning we will render a decision and I will make it public."
Dallas Stars, get ready you're up next. Make your move....
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Sean Avery was never punished last year for his entertaining incidents with Marty Brodeur, though the league did implement a new rule to prohibit the conduct he displayed from ever happening again. (I must admit, I was at the game and it was mildly entertaining.) He’s never been reprimanded for any of his comments. He's run his mouth at referees, opposing players, former teammates (hell, current teammates) coaches, broadcasters, and even fans. He was never more than thrown in the box or thrown out of a game for provoking opponents, fighting rivals or simply stirring things up.
Avery has never been suspended in his seven year career as a professional hockey player. Despite by-Law 17 and Article 6 of the league constitution that covers conduct "detrimental to the league or game of hockey", no player has ever been suspended for comments made off-ice until now.
I will say this, there have been far worse incidents this hockey season (Jarkko Ruutu, anyone?) than the comment that came from this infamous bad boy's mouth. If one thing is clear, the League and its' officials should rule on each case scenario for what it's worth. So Avery was never suspended prior, but should be have been? Maybe so. But is this incident grounds for suspension? I don't think it is.
I also find it a bit more interesting that the country of Canada isn't out to void him as a citizen! "I'm really happy to be back in Calgary. I love Canada." I find that the most comical part of his statement because, lets be real here, everyone knows how much Sean Avery HATES Canada. Furthermore, Dion and Jarrett ARE dating his exes.... right? Asshole comment, yes. Worthy of a league wide, or double-digit suspension? Absolutely not.
His comments, while rousing, may have been inappropriate. So, fine him. This offseason, Avery was looking for a bigger dollar meal ticket and a long term deal -and he got it. The Dallas Stars, who signed Avery to a 4 year, $15.5 million dolllar contract with this summer, will decide on further repercussions after hearing what the league rules. In the end, the team may get the raw end of the deal. They have expressed no interest in hearing an apology or rectifying the wounds they feel Avery has caused to their team and organization. He could get traded. He could be put on waivers. He may be exiled to the minors. Time will tell.
As of now, Gary Bettman has yet to make a ruling on Avery's fate. He was quoted during his XM radio show as saying, "We had a hearing with Sean Avery this morning which was well chronicled by the media. Off the bat, what I need to say is I haven't made a decision yet. I want to take the opportunity to think about what transpired at the meeting, everything I was told and needs to be considered. I want to reflect on it, which means either sometime later this afternoon or tomorrow morning we will render a decision and I will make it public."
Dallas Stars, get ready you're up next. Make your move....
Wednesday, December 3
Sean Avery Update
The bad boy of Dallas is set for a hearing tomorrow. Stay tuned while we decide if the pending punishment will fit the crime.
Tuesday, December 2
Boogie's Thoughts on the Sean Avery Fiasco
Hey Avery - Grow up and stop acting like a douchebag.
Hey NHL - Stop acting like someone's overbearing parent. I guess you just decided to follow up Avery's juvenile remarks with a high school move of your own. Indefinite? He didn't even break any laws!
Get it together, for crying out loud.
-boogie
Sean Avery Suspended Indefinitely
The NHL has suspended Dallas Stars' winger Sean Avery indefinitely due to some remarks he made before Tuesday's game against the Calgary Flames, insulting the Flames' Dion Phaneuf. Phaneuf is currently dating Avery's ex-girlfriend, hockey whore Elisha Cuthbert.
Avery told TSN on camera that, "I am really happy to be back in Calgary, I love Canada. I just want to comment on how it's become like a common thing in the NHL for guys to fall in love with my sloppy seconds. I don't know what that's about. Enjoy the game tonight."
The league's suspension is legal under Article 6 of the NHL Constitution. It allows for suspension due to any conduct "detrimental to the League or game of hockey." As for Avery, he'll be meeting with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman before a final decision is made on his suspension.
Wow. I am kind of torn about this hockey happening. While there is a huge part of me that thinks certain other leagues could learn from this kind of crackdown (*cough*NFL*cough), I am not really entirely sure that the punishment fits the crime. Sure, Avery is the quintessential hockey bad boy and his latest smack talk does make the NHL resemble the WWE, but an indefinite suspension?? And frankly, Phaneuf did break off a piece of Avery's sloppy seconds anyway. Perhaps it would have been more gentlemanly to shut the hell up, but that's not why we love Avery. The NHL needs the help in marketing and bringing the game to a larger audience, so why punish one of the league's more colorful personnel?
Thoughts?
- stars
Wednesday, October 8
NHL's Sexiest Men - A Preview of What's to Come
Sheldon Souray
With the exception of my beloved catcher from Minny, Sheldon is probably the sexiest thing I have ever seen in my life. He is a brick shithouse of a Canadian who is married to a former Baywatch actress. Now those girls may not always have the best taste in men, but there is probably one common denominator with all Baywatch husbands. Google the Pamela/Tommy Lee sex tape if you don't know what I mean.
Joffrey Lupul
Joffrey, who is currently a Philadelphia Flyer, was the first person in Anaheim Ducks history to score a hat trick. He moves like he was born with a pair of skates already laced up to his ankles which makes me wonder how he moves off the ice.
Henrik Lundqvist
Who says only Swedish women are beautiful? This sexy Rangers goaltender has a total Hugh Jackman thing going on, without the "does he like men?" rumors surrounding him.
Sean Avery
Hockey's quintessential bad boy. He might have femmed it up a little with his stint working for Vogue, but that just might make him the perfect man. He can play, he looks sexy in a pair of boxers AND he can score you some serious designer duds. Where do I sign up?
Patrick Sharp
This beautiful Blackhawk center has been in the league since '98 and just keeps getting better looking.
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