Avery/Stars plan to part ways

[RockStar36]

Even with his six-game suspension being over, troubled Stars forward Sean Avery will not be returning to Dallas.

The Stars said on Sunday that representatives for both Avery and the team said they would continue to work together in support of Avery during "this critical time" for the player.

All parties said there is a clear understanding that a return to the Stars is not in the best interest of either the hockey club or Avery.

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=259679&lid=sublink02&lpos=headlines_nhl

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I can think of at least one team that I'd like to see make a move for the guy.

[Dr. Lecter]

Re: Avery/Stars plan to part ways

I hope you don't mean the Sabres.
His teammates ran him out in Dallas. Not to mention his contract has 3 more years on it and is for a good chunk of change. With the cap possibly decreasing next year. that would be bad.

[OpIv37]

Re: Avery/Stars plan to part ways

seriously, that's quite a punishment for a comment that's mildly profane at worst.

Seems like they had other problems with him and just needed an excuse to dump him.

[Dr. Lecter]

Re: Avery/Stars plan to part ways

I have read (I think it was at tsn) that he was on his way out before this and was strongly disliked by his teammates.

[RockStar36]

Re: Avery/Stars plan to part ways

I hope you don't mean the Sabres.
His teammates ran him out in Dallas. Not to mention his contract has 3 more years on it and is for a good chunk of change. With the cap possibly decreasing next year. that would be bad.

I hate the guy but he does bring some good things to the table. Of course, unless he's on your team he is the most annoying player in the league.

The only way I would ever want to see it though is if the Sabres used the deal to unload more than one player with an expiring contract. They could in theory cut down payroll while still adding to the team.

[Dr. Lecter]

Re: Avery/Stars plan to part ways

The problem with his contract is the length of time remaining on it. He has another 3 (or 4) years left on it. The Sabres are already had 42 million next year and he would put them at 45-46 million, leaving little room to sign the RFAs like Sekera and MacArthur, especially if the cap goes down.

[RockStar36]

Re: Avery/Stars plan to part ways

The problem with his contract is the length of time remaining on it. He has another 3 (or 4) years left on it. The Sabres are already had 42 million next year and he would put them at 45-46 million, leaving little room to sign the RFAs like Sekera and MacArthur, especially if the cap goes down.

I never considered the cap going down. I guess that would change things. I was just thinking that if Dallas really wanted to rid themselves of the deal and the money, they could take on one or two expiring contracts and wash their hands of the deal. I can't see him playing in the AHL. Someone is going to take a chance on him.

[JD]

Re: Avery/Stars plan to part ways

I'd sign him. He's a Kaleta that can score.

Kaleta-Avery-Mair


Drop Peters, trade Kotalik and Max.

[RockStar36]

Re: Avery/Stars plan to part ways

I'd sign him. He's a Kaleta that can score.

Kaleta-Avery-Mair


Drop Peters, trade Kotalik and Max.

I'd rather keep Kotalik, dump Max, Connolly's corpse, and put Peters on waivers. Regardless, if two of the three move, they save money and can add someone.