scotzman 29 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 Wow... would they really do this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 (edited) nm Edited February 6, 2009 by hillbillywingsfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 (edited) Gee, I thought nobody wanted him? esteef Edited February 6, 2009 by esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeta Power 40 1 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 I wouldn't be surprised if this happens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 (edited) He was pretty popular there when they had him. A good fit for Rags fans. Edit: If he plays to his skill level, instead of just yapping, ~2mil/yr for Avery is actually a pretty good deal for the Rags. Edited February 6, 2009 by Datsyerberger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMAC 25 18 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 whatever let them take him, i prefer mac and downey over him even though all they do is fight really haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotzman 29 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 He was pretty popular there when they had him. A good fit for Rags fans. Pretty much had his best years there too... I hope all the anger management therapy has worked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 Rangers are desperate to find something. Ever since they sprung for Gomez and Drury a couple offseasons ago they've been kinda limping along behind a solid goaltender in Lundqvist. Gomez and Drury don't have anyone to play with so their production is terrible for their pay (Gomez on pace for 16g, 58pts, -7; Drury on pace for 23g, 50pts, -6). They need some kind of spark and if you can get Avery at half-price, might be worth a shot. I think Avery is a jackass but when he is on, he can play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drwscc 212 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 Cool. Maybe he'll get back there about the same time Fatso laces em back up for the Devils. Those two are always a good time to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotzman 29 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 Rangers are desperate to find something. Ever since they sprung for Gomez and Drury a couple offseasons ago they've been kinda limping along behind a solid goaltender in Lundqvist. Gomez and Drury don't have anyone to play with so their production is terrible for their pay (Gomez on pace for 16g, 58pts, -7; Drury on pace for 23g, 50pts, -6). They need some kind of spark and if you can get Avery at half-price, might be worth a shot. I think Avery is a jackass but when he is on, he can play. I mean, picking up Avery for under $2Million a year is not a bad deal... the guy did really flourish in NY and was a fan favorite. I really wonder if the only reason the Dallas players hated him was the Phaneuf incident... I know that there were other things, but he really rubbed all those guys the wrong way. Maybe it hit closer to home because Modano is married to a former punch board of sorts (Willa Ford). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 Cool. Maybe he'll get back there about the same time Fatso laces em back up for the Devils. Those two are always a good time to watch. now now we don't want to do name calling. fatso...i mean Brodeur might read this and be damaged for life. we do not need people like avery in the league hurting players feelings. you seen what it did to the flame. they havn't been the same since he made his comments. poor deon. i wish i could give him a hug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 now avery becomes the rags sloppy seconds. hahahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 It makes sense for the Rangers to give him another shot. The guy can definitely play, and the Rangers' record last year was way better with him in the lineup than out of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 good move for them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueMonk 102 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 The league needs villains. Guys you want to see get the crap beaten out of them. Fighting and big hits in hockey are more fun when there are players you hate and enjoy seeing on the receiving end of those things. Bloodlust. Crimes on the ice met by violent retribution. It's why I love this game. If they ever take it out, I'll probably watch something else instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 I would never want Avery playing for the Red Wings again, but I have no problem with him being in the league. For all the controversey surrounding him, saying "sloppy seconds" was his first suspension. He is not a dirty player and is not out to injure anyone, he just runs his mouth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 makes sense to me, I was telling a roomate about this. NY loved Avery and he loved NY, I didn't ever here anything bad coming out of there about him. I also agree with egroen, everyone hates Avery but all he does is talk s*** you never see him cheapshot a player + he's a team cancer(but he's not on my team) so he gets a pretty bad deal for not being an Ott/Ruutu type Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteCloud 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 They love him out here. A couple of my co-workers are huge Ranger fans and they are all for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 The Rangers do all sorts of stupid roster moves. I don't think they've understood the value of having a coherent roster that gets along and has no chemistry issues. All they see is on-paper-talent without thinking about the intangibles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 The Rangers do all sorts of stupid roster moves. I don't think they've understood the value of having a coherent roster that gets along and has no chemistry issues. All they see is on-paper-talent without thinking about the intangibles. Sounds like a lot of folks on this board. esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xBrave_Heartx 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 Good good, bring some spark back into a sparkless rangers team.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 The Rangers do all sorts of stupid roster moves. I don't think they've understood the value of having a coherent roster that gets along and has no chemistry issues. All they see is on-paper-talent without thinking about the intangibles. he was one of their best players when in the playoffs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 Eh, not really the smartest move in the world but it's the Rangers, they're not exactly rational. I always thought he would disappear to Russia... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 What have they got to lose? They're not really in any competition to win the cup this year. The Rangers fans LOVE him. It probably wouldn't be such a bad thing for them to play a few more games with a guy who can evoke some emotion. I could see this happening easily, I'm sure Dallas would like to half that contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 It's not a bad move since Avery was a pretty good fit in their team, but it's not something that will all of a sudden make them into a cup contender. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
