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Duthie: Avery's teammates hope 'indefinitely' means 'forever'
Sean Avery's words embarrassed his teammates Tuesday. But his suspension thrilled them. And many Stars are hoping that "indefinitely" means "forever." On camera last night, you could see the frustration and anger in the Dallas players' eyes, but they chose their words carefully. Today, I spoke ...
Sloppy second-day story: The Sean Avery reaction roundup
Sloppy second-day story: The Sean Avery reaction roundup
sports.yahoo.com — "To engage in sexual intercourse where ejaculation has previously occurred in the orifice by another male within... a short time frame. The sperm and semen is then used as a natural lubrication by the second male." - Entry for "Sloppy ... (more) Sloppy second-day story: The Sean Avery reaction roundup
Did Avery breach his Stars contract?
globesports.com — CALGARY — On that July 2 date, when Sean Avery signed a four-year, $15.5-million (U.S.) contract with... the Dallas Stars, he probably gave just a cursory glance at the 11-page document in front of him — the NHL's standard players' contract (SPC). Here's ... (more) Did Avery breach his Stars contract?
McKenzie: Avery's future with Stars in doubt
tsn.ca — It's too early to say with 100 per cent certainty that Sean Avery will never play another... game for the Dallas Stars, but it is fair to say his future with the NHL team in very much in question. So much so that Avery's attempt to apologize to his ... (more) McKenzie: Avery's future with Stars in doubt
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Avery suspension could be big one
From The Rink — ... It's too much, especially in light of the fact that, when his ban ends, Avery might not have a team to go back to anyway. In a lot of ways, his punishment will be a team one no matter what, as the Stars sound eager to finally have a reason to boot him out of what's apparently become a toxic dressing room as the team has fallen in the standings. ...

Detroit's veterans have nothing good to say about former teammate
Snapshots — With questions as to whether the Dallas Stars simply terminate Sean Avery's contract swirling, and his own teammates heir utter contempt for his off-ice behaviour in general, the Detroit Red Wings repeatedly weighed in on their former teammate's indiscretions on Wednesday. MLive.com's own Ansar Khan gauged the Wings' opinions , as did Detroit's other beat writers. Chris Osgood told the Detroit News's Dave Dye that the bottom line regarding Avery's suspension is simple: December 4, Detroit News : "There's no room for that in hockey," said Chris Osgood about Avery's comments about current ...

Is this Good-Bye?
Bob's Blog - Live from Lewisville — On the Sean Avery front, as we wait for the league to rule today, I read a few amazing things in the last 24 hours that have evolved this story from remarkable to historic. After reading the following, I think that we will have to consider this divorce final due to irreconcilable differences: James Duthie writes the most shocking report I can ever recall … Sean Avery's words embarrassed his teammates Tuesday. But his suspension thrilled them. And many Stars are hoping that "indefinitely" means "forever." On ...

Predictions: How long will the NHL suspend Sean Avery?
Puck Daddy — "Sean Avery has set back the image of the NHL and even relations between pro athletes and women to a point that it will take years to undue the damage." -- Jim Kelley, Sportsnet It's official: The reaction to Sean Avery's "sloppy seconds" press conference and subsequent suspension are more comical and absurd than anything the man actually said. Have any of these pearls-clutching hockey puritans sat between the penalty boxes of an NHL game, where the young children of wealthy season ticket holders can hear taunts about what one player's mother did or did not ...

Anonymous Stars quotes regarding Avery
The Shootout — TSN has posted an interesting article, in which 3 Stars players are quoted on their opinions on Avery.  The Stars, however, remain nameless.  But I think this says it all. “We hope it’s the last time we ever see him,” says one veteran. Wow.  Those are some strong words. ...

Torts on Brashear: “I expect the issue to be dealt with and settled”
Puck Daddy — ... very rich man in 2002 (though he never was classified as a "goon" like Brashear is affectionately known). Ottawa had to do it when former Pittsburgh pest Jarkko Ruutu, who got under their skins in two consecutive first round match-ups in 2007 and 2008, signed with the Senators last summer. And finally, the Dallas Stars had to come to the realization that Sean Avery would be annoying opponents instead of them for a change. Or maybe not. As we said in the Juy 2nd post, the first time Brashear lays a momentum ...

Torts on Brashear: 'I expect the issue to be dealt with and settled'
Puck Daddy — ... very rich man in 2002 (though he never was classified as a "goon" like Brashear is affectionately known). Ottawa had to do it when former Pittsburgh pest Jarkko Ruutu, who got under their skins in two consecutive first round match-ups in 2007 and 2008, signed with the Senators last summer. And finally, the Dallas Stars had to come to the realization that Sean Avery would be annoying opponents instead of them for a change. Or maybe not. As we said in the Juy 2nd post, the first time Brashear lays a momentum ...

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