Unsportsmanlike
The NHL deemed New York Rangers forward Sean Avery's actions during their 4-3 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils to be unsportsmanlike. Thus if he or any other player screen a goaltender in a manner similar to what you see above, they will recieve a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct and enjoy two minutes of luxurious rest and relaxation in the sin bin.
The New Jersey Devils climbed back into the playoffs with a deflected John Madden shot turned game winner last night, and now trail the Rangers 2 -1 in the series.
Your friend on ice,
Captain Bosh
Comments
Did you hear DiPietro on Versus last night make the comment that about 90% of the guys in the league probably wished Avery would've been hit in the back of the head by a teammate's slapshot while doing that monkey business? Pretty funny. I like Ricky D. He's got a future in sportscasting.
Avery has a future as a trivia answer. I'm guessing he'll probably get a big kick out of being the reason a league-wide rule was instigated. I know I would. And I give him credit; anybody who gets in Brodeur's head is A-ok with me. Sure it was a little silly, but...I hate the Devils.
Posted by: Stache | April 15, 2008 07:26 AM
Avery is the guy everyone loves to hate. I've said it before and I'll say it again.
Avery is an ass. But he's our ass.
I wonder if the league would have reacted so quickly had he not raised his stick so high, and just faced him and blocked with his body?
Posted by: Cap | April 15, 2008 08:35 AM
I think it's funny how Broduer reacted. Tapped avery on the cup, then punched him.
I hate it when goalies decide to use that big ass stick of theirs like that. Part of the reason I play D most of the time.
Posted by: jeff | April 15, 2008 09:04 AM