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My first topic is Sean Avery and the NHL. Lets face facts, being called "sloppy seconds" is degrading but six games and counseling? I am sure that the NHL is aware of the 1st Amendment and Freedom of Speech but apparently the NHLPA didn't even think it was appropriate to file a grievance on his behalf? Odd right. Maybe the NHL is more of a monopoly then MLB ever was.
While Mr. Avery is in fact a bit on the "Wild Side", his rep's and lawyers should have had the balls to fight the cause. Hell, Plaxico's people filed a grievance and he shot himself with an illegal gun. Also, the NFL only suspended him for 4 games. Well, I'm sure Mr. Avery is not suffering since Dallas has vowed to pay his salary and not requiring his return.
That's not so bad considering he hated being in Dallas anyway.
Later this week, my view of, and from, the "Winter Classic"
The NHL's handling of Sean Avery's situation was a joke. Athletes in other sports have done much, much worse and gotten far less punishments, if any at all. Ray Lewis is a murderer, Kobe is a rapist, and ARod isn't clutch. This was all a ploy for the NHL to get some much needed publicity. Apparently ridiculous fist fights during games isn't doing the job.
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