The Avery Rule

Really NHL? I thought the dance Avery did in front of Brodeur was hilarious. I personally think more players should do it. You just have to allow the defense to push them out of the way. How entertaining is it to watch an Hall of Fame goaltender get angry, it is wicked entertaining.

All this new rule does is delay the inevitable, pretty soon, Sean Avery is going to get into a fight with a goalie, and it will be awesome. Whether its a young goalie who doesn't know what kind of a** kicking he is about to recieve, or an experienced veteran who gets so angry he just doesn't care, it is going to happen. Right now, Avery is Martin Brodeur's least favorite person on the planet. It is only going to be a matter of time before Brodeur flips out and jumps Sean. For Marty's sake, I hope the Rangers end this series in 5 games, because he might die if he fights Sean Avery.

And why are Devils fans so angry at the distraction? I guess it's just because they feel cheated because they don't have a player with Avery's skill and ability to aggravate. I admit, if Avery wasn't a Ranger, I would probably hate him too, but not because he is in the league only to get under the opponents skin. It would be because he is an aggitator who will go after anyone, and he possesses plenty of skill. He can score goals, he has a series high three goals right now, and is also in the top ten in goals and points in the entire playoffs. I don't think any other Ranger or Devil can say that.

Devils fans, stop calling Sean Avery a Ken Doll, or a b****, or not a team player. Sure, Avery is in magazine's, and dates (or at least goes to bed with) more than his fair share of hot celebrities, but he is not made of plastic, he is still a good hockey player. He is also not a bitch. That is what agitators do, they try to find ways to get under their opponents skin and into their heads. And to those who say he is not a team player, are you serious? He wouldn't be around if he wasn't a team player, he doesn't put up enough points to only be able to think about himself, sure he is underpaid, and rightfully so should argue for more money, but when guys around the league are being paid more to do less, I agree with him. However, with the Rangers payroll where it is, I wouldn't jump ship if I were him, I would stick around and play for mediocre money and a good chance at winning the Stanley Cup.