Comments on: Sean Avery Ready to the Big Apple (Unbiased version)

By: Lazarus

Lazarus — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:26:41 +0000

Sorry, i wasn't really directing that at you, I'm just sick of people bashing Avery for backing down from a fight that he knows he'd lose horribly and wouldn't be a fair fight. Avery holds his own with the middleweights out there, but don't expect him to fight the big guns.

By: knucklehead

knucklehead — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:42:33 +0000

That's what I was saying that Avery will not be fighting Eager because he Eager is to big. I totally agree that he shouldn't fight Fedoruk or any other "Heavyweight" in the NHL. As was stated in my previous post. ie Richards/Avery not Fedoruk-Eager/Avery.

By: mundus80

mundus80 — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:26:37 +0000

ok ok ok
first off the rangers need a number 1 pair d-man, maybe even a number one pair.
but this i think is a good trade, the rangers lost something last year when they lost ville to SJS. i think they got it back with avery. plus he has 28 points this year. i think for a 3 or 4 line center that is pretty good.
i think they should sign alison and leetch, then trade for a number one d-man. alison and leetch you improve the team this year for only money no prospects lost but the prospects well learn allot from both. then loose something for a youngish good d-man like mccabe or acion.

By: SensShark

SensShark — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 13:17:57 +0000

He also got Jack Johnson from Carolina…..he built the San Jose team that is kicking ass right now too!

By: wingerxxx

wingerxxx — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:41:44 +0000

Whoa there. There's still a ways to go before the trade deadline.

I'm pretty sure that Sather knows that Avery is not a playmaking center. He knew the Rangers needed a shot in the arm, and for better or worse, thats something Avery definitely provides. It's not like the Rangers gave up a lot here. The team is lifeless right now.

Let's just wait and see what other deals the Rangers at least attempt to make, before claiming that Sather doesn't know the difference between the agitators and playmakers.

By: wingerxxx

wingerxxx — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:35:14 +0000

All good points. I think the main thing is that Sather is banking on Avery being more of a diversion from Jagr than anything. If there is one thing you can give Avery credit for, he takes an awful lot of heat off of his team's skill players on the ice? Why? Because the opposing teams' tough guys are always gunning for him. Even when he blatantly turtles. It makes them want to get him even more. There's definitely some method to this trade.

I'm sorry that we had to give up Ward, but we have enough guys on the roster who can't score to save their lives.

By: cecilturtle

cecilturtle — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 11:28:37 +0000

I agree, the refs have stoped calling penalties on players holding jagr... Avery being on the ice will most definitely wake the refs up and at least make them take their wistle out of their pocket! So, I guess I agree with you that Sather is hoping that if their wistles are out already, the refs might be more inclined to call the constant holding on Jagr thats been going on a penalty. I guess it's Slats' way (e modus operete) of forcing the refs call a tighter game for the Rangers. If the refs don't call a tighter game??? Avery will surly make them! I hope???

CT

By: SabresFan220

SabresFan220 — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 11:10:11 +0000

Don't go insulting Matthew Barnaby comparing him to that trash Sean Avery. Everyone hates this guy and he shouldn't be in the NHL. At least Barnaby wasn't hated by his own team mates where ever he's played. Sure, not everyone loved him, but not everyone likes everybody on their team.

By: ranger_fan

ranger_fan — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 11:01:40 +0000

Yeah I know... The Rangers are very disaplined as a team already...

The fact is that this was low on the list of things needing to get done. And waiting for a 2nd line center and a legit defenseman really will hurt.

By: pj1199

pj1199 — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 10:37:34 +0000

You couldnt be more wrong. The Rangers badly needed this. Not only does he add a little toughness to the team that it badly lacks, but it also gives them a little attitude as well.
I have always thought that the Rangers should have tried to sign Donald Brashear in the offseason because not only does he stick up for his teammates but the guy can play a little. Thats what Avery brings to the team. He brings attitude and is capable of scoring 20 goals a year. Avery will also reduce the cheap shots that Jagr gets on a daily basis. Shanny is not the guy you want to have to fight some one.

And if I remember correctly Barnaby was well liked in NY. I had no problem when he was on the team. He played well and always stuck up for guys on the team.