auxlepli 17 Report post Posted July 14, 2007 (edited) Yes, I'd love to see him back in a Wings uniform. I looked for an Avery jersey when I was in Detroit, but couldn't find one. Edited July 14, 2007 by auxlepli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted July 14, 2007 My how opinions have changed. I guess I cant say anyone who's already responded has changed their opinions, because i just dont know....but one thing i do know is that if this question was asked last season, or any other seaosn for that matter, it would be 90% people saying he is absolutely worthless and too much of a prick to ever want him back on the Wings. Then he goes to NY and actually shows people what kind of an impact he can make and everyone is singing his praises. Not that I can disagree, I've been on this guys bandwagon ever since his first day on the ice and haven't hopped off once. Glad to see people are coming around. You and me both my man. I wanted this guy back the day he was traded. What a great addition he would be to our team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted July 14, 2007 (edited) I dont have much doubt that the Rangers will find a way to keep Avery, even if it means dealing somebody. me either but Imagine a Cleary-Avery-Franzen third line lol. Edited July 14, 2007 by EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted July 14, 2007 Avery would not get along with Babcock and I'd rather keep the later than get Avery. on the paper I'd like Avery because he's shown some maturity and willingness to apply his skills in good way. he also seems to be more of a team guy now. still, I'd grade him as A- level risk of locker room cancer. would rather like safer options Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted July 14, 2007 Avery has the tools/skills to be a decent 2nd/3rd liner for regular NHL duty. He's done well with that recently in his last year with LA and currently with the Rangers now. I'm all about just going about your business like normal though, don't make too much of a big deal about much, live quietly and don't say or do anything wild. etc. etc. etc. Avery has had a problem with that, and I don't like. If he's curbed his attitude some like it seems, I wouldn't mind having him back. The old and out-of-control Avery on/off the ice, absolutely not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted July 14, 2007 If he's curbed his attitude some like it seems, I wouldn't mind having him back. The old and out-of-control Avery on/off the ice, absolutely not. he's not the same guy anymore. but you know... when you get your Elisha some day you might as well be tempted to have this kind of attitude Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingWarrior25 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2007 I'm sure New York is going to do whatever it takes to resign him, but it would be great if they didn't and we were able to land him. He would instantly become my new favorite Red Wing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rangers79 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2007 (edited) I dont have much doubt that the Rangers will find a way to keep Avery, even if it means dealing somebody. The buzz around here is that the Rangers, in order to clear space for Avery, are looking to send Cullen back to the Hurricanes....Avery is ours, and you CAN'T HAVE HIM..I love this guy.... Edited July 14, 2007 by Rangers79 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted July 15, 2007 The buzz around here is that the Rangers, in order to clear space for Avery, are looking to send Cullen back to the Hurricanes....Avery is ours, and you CAN'T HAVE HIM..I love this guy.... Hey we had him first!! We want what was once ours. lol But yeah If the Rangers are smart they would definitely retain him. So Im not expecting this to actually happen. But I would be so happy to see Aves back in the winged wheel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therock48880 14 Report post Posted July 15, 2007 My how opinions have changed. I guess I cant say anyone who's already responded has changed their opinions, because i just dont know....but one thing i do know is that if this question was asked last season, or any other seaosn for that matter, it would be 90% people saying he is absolutely worthless and too much of a prick to ever want him back on the Wings. Then he goes to NY and actually shows people what kind of an impact he can make and everyone is singing his praises. Not that I can disagree, I've been on this guys bandwagon ever since his first day on the ice and haven't hopped off once. Glad to see people are coming around. You're exactly right. A year or two ago a similar thread appeared on this site and I said I'd love to have him back. I was TORN APART by most of the posters. The dominant thought at that time was that he wasn't worth the hassle and the penalties. Funny how things change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GordieSid&Ted Report post Posted July 15, 2007 if NY cant sign him would you want him back here? I sure would i think right there would end our grit and toughness problem. having him drake and malbty ad also cleary and draper. he eve scores goals now and is more grown up with how he plays. I wasn't crazy about us trading him away but I liked getting Schneider so it was ok by me. Funny though how much abuse Avery took once he was gone. He had a few Charles Barkley-esque sound-bites and became public enemy #1. I specifically can recall quite a few posters here who thought he should be out of the league, was a bum, wouldn't fight or back up his talk, had zero skill, etc.....and this was when he was putting up pretty decent numbers and not even the gaudy numbers from last season. Now he'd be welcome back with open arms. I love how fickle people are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filppulafan51 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2007 Would definitely like to see Sean Avery back in a Wings jersey 8D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted July 15, 2007 I wasn't crazy about us trading him away but I liked getting Schneider so it was ok by me. Funny though how much abuse Avery took once he was gone. He had a few Charles Barkley-esque sound-bites and became public enemy #1. I specifically can recall quite a few posters here who thought he should be out of the league, was a bum, wouldn't fight or back up his talk, had zero skill, etc.....and this was when he was putting up pretty decent numbers and not even the gaudy numbers from last season. Now he'd be welcome back with open arms. I love how fickle people are. I was absolutely infuriated when Avery was dealt, here we finally had a guy that was really entertaining and played physical every time he stepped on the ice and Kenny goes and takes him away from me! I did a search earlier today for a couple old Avery threads from last year, and it was pretty funny to see the total 180 in attitude towards him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted July 15, 2007 I'd love to see Avery playing for the Wings. Won't happen tho cuz the Rangers would rather have him play than some of the other players they have on the squad and will find a way to put Avery on the roster... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted July 15, 2007 The buzz around here is that the Rangers, in order to clear space for Avery, are looking to send Cullen back to the Hurricanes....Avery is ours, and you CAN'T HAVE HIM..I love this guy.... Whats the word on the possibility of Jagr being dealt? I feel like it might happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 15, 2007 Avery is one former WIng that i'd actually want back. Of course, it wont happen though. His GF is uber hot too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsdiehard13 33 Report post Posted July 15, 2007 Im in the minority. I dont want Avery back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Production Line 1 Report post Posted July 15, 2007 The Rangers will find away to keep him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted July 15, 2007 I'd take Avery back. He's developed a scoring touch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted July 15, 2007 (edited) I was absolutely infuriated when Avery was dealt. You and me both. I remember I was in class and my Math teacher was like "Reem, the Wings just traded Avery" and I just stared at him and yelled out WHAT?! in front of the whole class. I didn't even give a crap that they were all looking at me. I was soooooo beyond pissed. Edited July 15, 2007 by HockeyCrazy3033 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevie Y Forever 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2007 Not to mention Avery looks up to Yzerman so much, afterall thats why he wears number 19. and with Stevie Y workin the deals we could have a shot.. right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted July 15, 2007 How does that work? I thought even if you demoted someone to the minors you still had to pay him what he's signed for? It doesnt count against the cap. Basically the same thing if you keep a guy on long-term IR. I really pisses the f*** out of me that GMs can get away with s*** like that. If you sign a guy, you should have to pay for me if hes healthy enough to play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingWarrior25 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2007 LGK.com has some really talented people when it comes to videos and pics. They recently had some pretty good stuff on former U of M player Jack "MF" Johnson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
