Monday, December 15, 2008

Dallas Stars Dump Sean Avery

Sean Avery's stint with the Dallas Stars lasted just 23 games.

The NHL team announced Sunday morning that it was done with the feisty winger, noting that it was time for the Stars to have "closure on this episode."

Avery received a six-game suspension from commissioner Gary Bettman after saying earlier this month that other NHL players are after his "sloppy seconds." While that ban ended when Dallas played in Nashville on Saturday night, Avery will not return to hockey until the Stars can find somewhere else for him to play.

"Sean needs to focus on his own well-being while the Stars hockey team must focus on playing hockey and competing for a playoff spot,"co-general manager Brett Hull said in a statement. "Everyone understands that Sean will not return to the Dallas Stars.

"We all need to move forward."
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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Avery has a $15 million contract !!

He still has his summer job as an apprentice with Vogue in New York. lol

JK