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Sundin A Canuck Crock- Signs With Vancouver For $10 Million

Wow, I thought for sure Mats would sign with the Rangers.  Here is the TSN article.  I love this line: "I am truly excited to be joining the Canucks," said Sundin.  Oh BS c'mon that's why you dragged this out for six months.  If he really wanted to be a Canuck he would've signed the deal ages ago.  Sundin is a crock, enjoy your stay in Vancouver as you cash your checks Mats.

Can't wait for his quotes from the press conference, oh that will probably take place in 09' when he decides to fly in from Sweden.

Avery Soap Opera Continues

This just in Sean Avery is not in the NHL's behavioral program, not yet at least.  Oh brother when will this saga end.  Here is the report from TSN.

Sean Avery vs Elisha Cuthbert Who's More Popular?

Alright so who do you think is more popular Sean Avery or Elisha Cuthbert?  Well I have 3 criteria for ranking popularity. 

• First up is a google search:

        Sean "6 Game" Avery = 682,000 search results
        Elisha Cuthbert = 4,920,000 search results
        Advantage Jack Bauer's annoying daughter

• 2nd query google image results

        Elisha Cuthbert = 215,000 exquisite pics
        Former Dallas Star Sean Avery = 85,000
        Advantage Darcie (post a comment if you know who Darcie is)

• 3rd query products on eBay (powered by GetItNext)       

        Elisha Cuthbert = 693
        Sean Avery 184 search results
        Advantage Dion Phanuef's girlfriend

Stars Remove Avery From Website Roster

Things are heating up up between the Dallas Stars, Sean Avery and NHLPA.  Sean Avery is no where to be found on the Dallas Stars website as a roster player.  Over the past week Avery has been ripped by his own players, owner Tom Hicks and even his coach who questioned if he would ever be welcomed back into the team's locker room.   It appears the Stars are moving forward with ridding themselves of the pest and the next week or two is going to get very interesting.

What do you think, will Sean ever wear a Stars jersey again?

NHLPA Showdown Coming With Dallas Stars Over Avery

Take a look at the press release the NHLPA issued regarding Sean Avery:

TORONTO (December 5, 2008): NHLPA Executive Director Paul Kelly’s statement regarding the suspension of Sean Avery for six regular season games:

“While the NHLPA does not condone Sean’s comments, which were clearly inappropriate, the discipline imposed by the Commissioner is unprecedented both in its severity, as well as the process by which it was handed down. We have also seen signals from the Dallas Stars that Sean’s contractual rights might be challenged. We are monitoring the situation as it develops, and we will evaluate all legal options as the circumstances warrant. In the meantime, our first priority is supporting Sean’s efforts to learn from his mistake and move forward in a positive manner."

They're sending a shot across the Dallas Stars bow that they better not try and waive Sean.  This is going to get interesting because Dallas does not want Sean back.  In fact before this incident they asked their AHL affiliate it they would accept Sean if they waived him and the AHL team said NO.  Ball is in your court Mr Hicks, lets see what you got.

Avery Does Not Want NHLPA to Appeal Suspension

Looks like Sean Avery is taking this absurd suspension like a man.  According to Larry Brooks, Avery does not want the NHLPA to file a grievance on his behalf.  He is also keeping a positive frame of mind and wants to get past this and resume his career.  What team and/or league he will be playing for is a larger can of worms.