Sean Avery Preparing For a Comeback?
Sean Avery might be preparing to try to come back into the NHL. Apparently, he might get cleared from the Behavioral Modification program he was sent to by the NHL and NHLPA after a string of bad behavior finally caught up with him following a press conference during which he called Dion Phaneuf’s (Calgary Flames) girlfriend, actress Elisha Cuthbert, “sloppy seconds.” Avery and Cuthbert had dated in the past and many people felt that he had finally, officially crossed the line.
He’s expected to start skating early next week but it will be interesting to see if any teams are …read more
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 …read more
