Bugg Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 RANGERS TRYING TO BRING FORWARD BACK By LARRY BROOKS February 6, 2009 -- The Rangers have conducted thorough internal discussions regarding the feasibility of bringing Sean Avery back to Broadway and appear to be on the verge of allowing Dallas to send Hockey's Public Enemy No. 1 to Hartford in what would be the first step of the process, The Post has learned. The organizational meetings included management personnel, coaches and players. They yielded a consensus that Avery's return to the Rangers is very much worth pursuing and that his injection into the lineup this season would be a constructive move. GM Glen Sather, who accompanied the Rangers to Dallas for tonight's game, is expected to speak to Stars' co-GM Les Jackson today about a timetable under which Dallas would put Avery on waivers and then, presuming that he clears, assign him to the Wolf Pack. Before accepting Avery in Hartford on waivers, Sather will need to reach an agreement with Jackson about the Stars then placing the winger on re-entry waivers at the Rangers' request. That would be the final stage of the three-step process under which the Blueshirts would re-acquire Avery for one-half of the remainder of the four-year, $15.5 million contract he signed with Dallas in July. That means the Rangers would be responsible for $1,937,500 in salary and cap charges for the next three seasons, and the pro-rated percentage this year from the date Avery would join the team. The Rangers would have to acquire Avery on re-entry waivers by the March 4 trade deadline in order for him to be eligible for the playoffs. But if Avery were to go to Hartford by early next week, the Rangers would likely want Avery in New York within a couple of weeks. Of course Avery could be claimed on either waivers or re-entry waivers by a club lower in the standings than the Blueshirts, but that's a remote possibility, at best. Avery has been receiving counseling under the NHL/NHLPA behavioral health program, from which it is believed he either has or is about to receive clearance to return to the ice. He joined the program at the conclusion of the six-game suspension he was issued by Gary Bettman for his uncouth language in Calgary on Dec. 2. He last played on Nov. 30 in Edmonton, where he scored his third and final goal as a Star (3-7 in 23 games). The Post has learned that Avery has been skating on a daily basis for at least a week. While his assignment to Hartford is required for conditioning purposes, Avery's behavior will also be monitored. Avery played 86 regular-season games for the Rangers. The Rangers were 50-23-13 with him in the lineup, 24-35-9 without him in the lineup from the beginning of 2006-07 through the end of his tenure that came on April 29, Game 3 of the Pittsburgh series that Avery played with a lacerated spleen he sustained early in the game. This year's Rangers are 29-18-5, but 0-2-1 in their last three games. They are widely perceived as a vanilla team that's a walk in the park as an opponent. They won't be either of those things once Avery comes back home again. larry.brooks@nypost.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I hope he's learned his lesson that he can only be an assh0le on the ice, not off it. And if he has to pass through waivers, why write an article about it drawing attention to it? If I were a team lower in the standings I would claim him just so the Rangers cant get him and force them to trade for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 I hope he's learned his lesson that he can only be an assh0le on the ice, not off it. And if he has to pass through waivers, why write an article about it drawing attention to it? If I were a team lower in the standings I would claim him just so the Rangers cant get him and force them to trade for him. If Avery is claimed, the team claiming him is on the hook for his full salary this year prorated and next. Only if he clears can they really trade him, since a bottomfeeder isn't going to pay him and most of the better teams are already at the cap limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Would be awesome to have Sean back, I'd probably watch more games this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdropOFvenom Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Gotta say, I liked Avery when he was with the Rangers. He's a scumbag, no doubt, but he brought a lot to that team that I do think they're missing without him. If they can get him for < 2 million per, it seems like a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Stars just put Avery on waivers... http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3890948&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Stars just put Avery on waivers... http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3890948&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines Everything is in place for the rangers if they want him back- will not help the lack of scoring and porous defensive play by Redden and Roszival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanDoug Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 If they can get him for < 2 million per, it seems like a good deal. That's what the hockey guys up here are saying too. Like him or not, the guy's got talent. I guess the question is, do you want this guy on your team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 That's what the hockey guys up here are saying too. Like him or not, the guy's got talent. I guess the question is, do you want this guy on your team? We need someone with fire. I would've preferred going after Shanny, but I'll settle for Avery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=408649 The Dallas Stars assigned forward Sean Avery to the American Hockey League's Hartford Wolf Pack on Tuesday morning, taking the next step in the long process of finding a new home for the troubled winger. Avery cleared waivers Monday at noon, opening up the avenue of playing in the AHL. But, because Dallas does not have an AHL affiliate, the task of finding a home for Avery was far more complicated. Glen Sather, the general manager of the New York Rangers, eventually agreed to let Avery be assigned the Wolf Pack, which is the Rangers AHL affiliate. Avery played for the New York Rangers last season before signing a four-year, $15.5 million deal with Dallas this summer as an unrestricted free agent. "Sean and the Dallas Stars approached me looking for an American Hockey League team for him to resume playing, and I am happy to provide him with the opportunity to continue his career," Sather said in a statement. Avery took part in Hartford's 70-minute practice Tuesday afternoon, wearing a red No. 16 jersey. Avery wore that number this season with the Stars, as well as during his tenure with the Rangers. There is a chance that Avery could play for the Wolf Pack on Wednesday in a home game against Manitoba. He has been out of hockey since incurring a six-game suspension on Dec. 2 from the NHL because of inappropriate comments he made about the personal lives of other NHL players. In the wake of that suspension, Avery agreed to undergo anger-management counseling. Now, Avery is looking forward to resuming his hockey career. He sees the assignment to the Wolf Pack as the first step in that journey. "I would like to thank Glen Sather and the Rangers organization for giving me the chance to resume my hockey career by affording me this opportunity with the Hartford Wolf Pack," Avery said in a statement. "I am looking forward to getting back on the ice, working my way back to the NHL and playing the game I love." He also said that he would not make any further public comments during his time with the Wolf Pack, however long it lasts. "While I appreciate the many interview requests, at this point in time, I would like to focus on hockey and will not be making any further statements while with the Wolf Pack," he said. Avery was cleared by doctors to resume his hockey career last week; but, by then, the Stars had made it abundantly clear that they were ready to part ways with the controversial figure. "Sean was a good player for the Rangers during his time here and has worked extremely hard off the ice over the last two months. He remains under contract to and property of the Stars, therefore, any further comment would be inappropriate." -- Rangers' GM Glen Sather He was placed on waivers Saturday and cleared Monday when all 29 NHL teams refused to make a claim. Any team making a claim before Monday at noon would have been responsible for the full value remaining on Avery's four-year deal The fact the Stars have a record of 12-7-3 (27 points) since Avery's suspension only reinforces the notion that the club is eager to shed itself of Avery. Dallas was just 8-11-4 with 20 points in the 23 games in which Avery appeared, cementing its status as perhaps the most under-performing club in the season's first half. Avery had three goals, seven assists and what was then a league-high 77 penalty minutes in his 23 appearances with the Stars. He never meshed with his new teammates. Avery's assignment to the Rangers' top affiliate only further intensifies the speculation that Sather is contemplating adding Avery onto a roster that has struggled recently. With Monday's 3-0 loss to rival New Jersey, the Rangers have not won in their past five outings and have been outscored 21-5. The Rangers could either trade for Avery while he is in the minor leagues or he could be claimed on re-entry waivers when Dallas attempts to call Avery back to the NHL. In the latter scenario, the Rangers would only be responsible for half of the remaining salary -- and cap hit -- remaining on Avery's four-year deal. Dallas would be responsible for the other half. Sather, however, refused to elaborate on his plans for Avery in Tuesday's statement. "Sean was a good player for the Rangers during his time here and has worked extremely hard off the ice over the last two months," Sather said. "He remains under contract to and property of the Stars, therefore, any further comment would be inappropriate." Avery was an integral part of the Ranger club that made it to the second round of the postseason last season, combining an agitating style with some timely offense to become a key cog for coach Tom Renney. In 57 games last season, Avery had 15 goals, 33 points and 154 penalty minutes. He had four goals and seven points in eight playoff games last season. For his career, the 28-year-old has 68 goals, 177 points and 1,144 penalty minutes in 402 regular-season appearances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Very nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Avery is the type of guy you love him on your team and hate him if your opposing team fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I hope he's learned his lesson that he can only be an assh0le on the ice, not off it. If his team mates can't take a little good natured ribbing f**k em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Avery is the type of guy you love him on your team and hate him if your opposing team fan. Big time !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaded Green Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 g0bc2V27weE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharrow Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I wouldn't want that piece of **** on my team. I like how they edited this to try to make this look like a highlight for him in that video. Ruutu making him look like an idiot. Funny stuff. gnSYbbmXSH8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 I wouldn't want that piece of **** on my team. I like how they edited this to try to make this look like a highlight for him in that video. Ruutu making him look like an idiot. Funny stuff. gnSYbbmXSH8 Nor Claude Lemieux(not now!) or Esa Tikanen, but those guys win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Nor Claude Lemieux I can still sit back with a beer and enjoy watching McCarty kick Lemieux's ass 12 years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 I can still sit back with a beer and enjoy watching McCarty kick Lemieux's ass 12 years later. Lemieux is making a comeback with the Sharks, but there's no way he's half the player he was in his prime. Much like Avery, stupidly forced his way off a Devils team that was a perfect fit. Dale Hunter was like that too-irritaitng, talented. I interviewed for a job with Dale Hunter's agent once; guy off the ice was total trailer trash. If he couldn't play hockey he'd have been living in a fridge box drinking forties and bumming loose cigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsMan57 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Lemieux is making a comeback with the Sharks, but there's no way he's half the player he was in his prime. Much like Avery, stupidly forced his way off a Devils team that was a perfect fit. Dale Hunter was like that too-irritaitng, talented. I interviewed for a job with Dale Hunter's agent once; guy off the ice was total trailer trash. If he couldn't play hockey he'd have been living in a fridge box drinking forties and bumming loose cigs. What Hunter did to Turgeon in 93 was hideous. Isles probably could have won it all that year. They were talking about that hit on ESPN Radio Saturday afternoon and one of the hosts said after the game Hunter acted like he did nothing wrong and was just smiling with people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaded Green Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I wouldn't want that piece of **** on my team. I like how they edited this to try to make this look like a highlight for him in that video. Ruutu making him look like an idiot. Funny stuff. gnSYbbmXSH8 What do you call Jarkko Ruutu biting players? Malkin and his slew foots, I don't even like half the sh*t Avery does and he's no where as dirty or crybaby as the Penqueens and their fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaded Green Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 What Hunter did to Turgeon in 93 was hideous. Isles probably could have won it all that year. They were talking about that hit on ESPN Radio Saturday afternoon and one of the hosts said after the game Hunter acted like he did nothing wrong and was just smiling with people. Look at what Bertuzzi did, broke Moore's neck, ended his career. Eddie Shore on Ace Baily, Dave Brown on Tomas Sandstrom, yet Avery gets more villainized, grief and punishment for his stupid comments. Something ain't right with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharrow Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 What do you call Jarkko Ruutu biting players? Malkin and his slew foots, I don't even like half the sh*t Avery does and he's no where as dirty or crybaby as the Penqueens and their fans. I'm glad Ruutu didn't do that when he was on my team. And I certainly don't want him back. That said, I still don't think that deal w/ Malkin was intentional, I think he was just battling. It should have been a penalty, but it was blown way out of proportion. Who else did he do it to, btw? You said he did it multiple times and I must have missed it, let me know I'll check it out since you've seen more than just that one apparently. Also I've seen you cry more about the Penguins than I've seen Penguin fans cry about anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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