Back in the Big Apple

As expected, Sean Avery was claimed off re-entry waivers by the New York Rangers.  What a steal.  As many of you know, I have always been an Avery guy.  When the Dallas Stars (especially you, Marty Turco) and the National Hockey League turned their back on him, there was only a handful of people in his corner.  Brendan Morrow, Alex Ovechkin, and me.  Pretty good company I'd say.

Let's not look past Avery's on ice capabilities - he can get it done.  Just ask Marty Brodeur and the New Jersey Devils.  At approximately $6 million over the next three years, Avery is a risk, though not as big of one as everyone would lead you to believe, well worth taking.  New York's record with him in the line-up speaks for itself.

This guy doesn't have "issues".  He's wasn't affected by childhood bullying or being anti-social.  He made a sexual reference.  In a league full of players convicted of DUI's, vehicular manslaughters, and domestic abuse, Sean Avery is a relatively small matter.  Both he and the Rangers will be better off together.  Now if the Blueshirts could only get Jagr back...