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A story line to keep an eye on in NHL action tonight is how the fans at Madison Square Gardens will react, when former New York Rangers super pest, Sean Avery, steps on the ice.
Last summer Avery, who ended up signing as a free agent with the Dallas Stars, was pretty candid when he commented on how New York should have opened the purse strings and signed him, as opposed to the free agents they got.
“It’s an interesting situation because, then they turn around and spend it (the money) on guys they shouldn’t have,” the 28 year old, who played for a year and half with the Rangers, said. “ New York is a tough place to play. Markus Naslund is going to have a tough time, and so is Wade Redden. I don’t think that they are going to live up to the expectations. I’ve gone to a better team.”
Avery, who had 33 points in 57 games, with the Rangers last season, left town for a four year contract worth 15.5 million. Knowing that there will be loads of media attention for his first return, Avery, who has two assists on the season thus far, recently wrote an e-mail request, that he delivered through the Dallas public relations department, to the media.
“In my effort to focus on the game at hand, I would prefer not to do a lot of interviews, so please accept this statement in lieu of a full court press,” wrote Avery who recently suggested that the NHL should be more effective in marketing their heroes — and villains of hockey. “I have no animosity towards anyone in the (Rangers) organization for not bringing me back — that is sometimes how things work out.”
Heading into play, New York has sputtered of late, going only 1-1-1; after equaling a franchise record of five straight wins, to open a season.
Meanwhile, Dallas is off to a bit of a rough start with a 1-3-1 record. Even though these two teams badly need points, 29sports believes that Avery will hear his fare share of boos, and will be targeted by his former team.
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