Avery Banned for 6 Games, Agrees to Anger Management
December 5, 2008 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Dallas Stars, Fan Fare, News, Players
Sean Avery has been handed a 6-game suspension (without pay) for making defamatory remarks about Calgary Flames defenseman, Dion Phaneuf, and his girlfriend, Elisha Cuthbert. The suspension is retroactive so there are just 4 games left in his punishment.
Dallas Stars GM, Brett Hull, had mentioned that maybe Avery could use “medical help” so I wonder if he had anything to do with the request that Avery undergo a professional anger-management evaluation. If necessary, he may have to begin attending structured counseling sessions to address, what the league feels, is “unacceptable and antisocial” behavior. Here’s what NHL Commissioner, Gary Bettman, had to say about the situation:
“Mr. Avery has expressed remorse for his recent comments and has sought a professional anger management evaluation. I will require that he follow through with that process as a condition of his returning to the ice and that he complies with any and all recommendations.
Mr. Avery has been warned repeatedly about his conduct and comments, which have too often been at odds with the manner in which his more than 700 fellow players conduct themselves. Playing in the National Hockey League is a privilege, requiring a high standard of personal behavior. Mr. Avery forfeits that privilege for six games.”
I wonder what will happen with the Stars. They have eluded to the fact that they may not want Avery back. Do you think he will dress for the December 16th game against the Phoenix Coyotes?
image: TSN
That’s hilarious that Avery got sentenced to anger management. I can’t say that I’ve ever seen Avery ever act out of anger. Most of the stupid things he does are premeditated. Now, Chris Simon on the other hand…
Elisha is a puck bunny…. lol. pass her around guys………
Avery is a fagg!!!