New York Rangers: Was Letting Sean Avery Go a Mistake?

June 2nd, 2012 by BRANDON GUDOVITZ Leave a reply »
The relationship between Sean Avery and the New York Rangers is best described as a bad soap opera.  It had it all.  Ups, downs, drama, an arrest and scandals.  John Tortorella and the Rangers organization made it clear that Avery's time with the club is done.  But did the Rangers make the right move?

Sean Avery made an appearance on Bravo Television where he announced his retirement.  "I officially retired.  I threw my skates in the Hudson," Avery told Nicole Richie when interviewed.  If Avery were to have filed retirement papers with the NHL or the players' association, he would have to forfeit any salary owed to him. Seeing how the Hudson couldn't sink an airplane, Avery's skates are probably still resting atop the murky water of the Hudson should the Rangers choose to rekindle a relationship.

Sean Avery came over in the 2006-2007 season via trade with the Los Angeles Kings.  Avery immediately made an impact on Broadway.  In 29 games, Avery posted 20 points.  He scored eight goals, assisted on 12, and was a plus-11. That season, Avery saw 10 postseason games and registered one goal and four assis ...

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