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The Trouble With Avery
by Paul on 08/15/08 at 11:22 AM ET
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from Mike Heika at the Dallas Stars Blog,
I like Sean Avery’s game. He’s ultra competitive, he has some skills, and he can help a team win in the short-term.
My biggest concern is the Stars have tied themeselves to him for the long-term with the four-year, $15.5 million contract they signed this summer….
But here is my concern about Avery _ I believe he has bought into his own hype far too much. He is performing pretty much all of the time now. In interviews, in appearances, in games, he is trying to live up to the legend he has created. And, in my opinion, that will eventually wear on people (and probably wear him down).
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Welcome to reality land, Mr. Heika.
Posted by George Malik from South Lyon, MI on 08/15/08 at 12:15 PM ET
I think his novelty will wear off in about 2 years in Dallas, where he will then possibly be bought out. In the meantime, Avery really should be a valuable asset to the Stars, especially come playoff time.
Posted by Zandberg from Smithers on 08/15/08 at 02:53 PM ET
Avery really should be a valuable asset to the Stars, especially come playoff time.
You mean, for the first round of the playoffs. The past 2 years his impact has dropped off significantly after the first round.
Posted by K24 on 08/15/08 at 05:38 PM ET
Well, the damned created an Avery rule about goaltender obstruction. It wasn’t Avery’s fault! 
Hey, I’m just speculating mostly. And the Rangers as a team couldn’t make it past round 2.
Imagine playing in a playoff round against Ott and Avery. That isn’t going to be much fun. The Stars are ready to take the next step in the playoffs, and I think Avery will help that. Just my opinion.
Posted by Zandberg from Smithers on 08/15/08 at 05:55 PM ET
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obviously, its avery. its why people hate him.
Posted by callmedrw on 08/15/08 at 11:29 AM ET