Mike Chen's Hockey Blog
Next entry: Customized Jersey Update #2
Previous entry: Comcast Responds (Kind Of)
So THAT’S Why They Suspended Avery
by Mike Chen on 12/02/08 at 09:25 PM ET
Comments (10)
Oh Gary, you are a cunning one. Trying to take the high road on Sean Avery’s “sloppy seconds” comment, you must have read this book by professional wrestling personality Eric Bischoff. Because I don’t see any online buzz about, say, Ron Wilson returning to San Jose or the intense Southeast battle between Florida and Washington tonight. But a quick look around the inter-tubes shows that your little suspension of Mr. Avery has got people talking NHL.
First off, let’s take a quick look at Yahoo. What’s that at the very top of Yahoo’s home page? Why, it’s a Dallas Star! I don’t see Sidney Crosby or Alex Ovechkin there, and I can’t imagine they’d ever make it up there unless they’re lifting Lord Stanley. But it’s football season and you’re stealing the spotlight.
Next, let’s see what’s going on at Google Trends. At 6:30 PM PST, things are looking pretty rockin’ for the NHL:
1. horatio magellan
2. mutton
3. sean avery
4. chilmark
5. mike bellotti
6. chilmark ma
7. georgia senate runoff
8. chip kelly
9. elisha cuthbert
10. coronado bridge
11. nikki carlisle
12. georgia senate race results
13. bryant park
14. leyla milani
15. the man with no face
16. moviepix dv 80 review
17. toven specimen
18. dion phaneuf
19. cordelia porn
20. divorce360.com
Sure, Dion Phaneuf is an incredible player and a household name in Canada, but for Joe Six Pack or Joe The Plumber? They probably think Dion Phaneuf is the name of a fancy new cleaning product or something. But thanks to your suspension of Sean Avery, you’ve made him more searchable than two American staples: pornography and divorce!
Good job, Gary. Those marketing guys are working harder than I thought.
Filed in: NHL | Mike Chen's Hockey Blog | Permalink
Tags: Dion+Phaneuf, Sean+Avery,
Comments
The big story here, I think, is that a 9-year-old wrote a book on how to talk to girls. Anyone read it? Would it make a good Christmas present?
Posted by Ryan from Toronto on 12/02/08 at 10:45 PM ET
He’s embarrassed himself, he’s embarrassed the organization, he’s embarrassed the league and he’s embarrassed his teammates...
But what are the Stars going to do without their #1 goalie? Oh, they’re not talking about Turco? Gee, sure sounded like it. 
Posted by OlderThanChelios from Grand Rapids on 12/02/08 at 11:28 PM ET
The big story here, I think, is that a 9-year-old wrote a book on how to talk to girls. Anyone read it? Would it make a good Christmas present?
Only for Nashville fans.
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 12/03/08 at 12:32 AM ET
But what are the Stars going to do without their #1 goalie? Oh, they’re not talking about Turco? Gee, sure sounded like it.
OH my I woke up my sister laughing @ that!!! That is too funny!! 
(and btw although I hate Avery I think that’s a pretty ticky-tack suspension)
Posted by Lilly from Raleigh NC on 12/03/08 at 12:46 AM ET
Know what makes me feel optimistic about America? the number 1 search is the final Jeopardy clue.
Jeopardy has (and should have) way more staying power in pop culture than Sean “cant keep my mouth shut” Avery.
Posted by Joan S from Hayward on 12/03/08 at 07:15 AM ET
What would happen if the final jeopardy clue was Avery?????? would the internet shut down?
Posted by Navarath on 12/03/08 at 08:35 AM ET
What would happen if the final jeopardy clue was Avery??????
I think Avery would be the answer…
I’ll take “Male fashionistas who can’t keep their mouth shut” for a thousand, Alex.
...would the internet shut down?
Posted by OlderThanChelios from Grand Rapids on 12/03/08 at 10:11 AM ET
1) We agree in the context that Bettman/The NHL brought attention to a story that wiould have otherwise been forgotten about in 24 hours. Now it ‘has legs’ and we willl be discussing this for days and weeks AND you can bet the farm that the next Dallas-Calgary game is circled on most calendars!
Posted by Faux Rumors from Globally- Here, there, Everywhere on 12/03/08 at 10:14 AM ET
Add a Comment
Please limit embedded image or media size to 575 pixels wide.
Add your own avatar by joining Kukla's Korner, or logging in and uploading one in your member control panel.
Captchas bug you? Join KK or log in and you won't have to bother.
Most Recent Blog Posts
How To Get Kicked Out Of Honda Center
Suggest A “Fire Bettman” Rally
About Mike Chen’s Hockey Blog
Mike Chen prides himself in being the only hockey writer integrating puck discussion with both Morrissey quotes and Star Wars references. Since 2004, he’s blogged about all things hockey and currently contributes to FoxSports.com, the Battle of California, and RotoRob.
Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Contact Mike here.
Mike Writes For
Hockey Blogroll & Links
Mike Recommends
Buy all Sports Tickets including all NHL Hockey Tickets like Detroit Red Wings tickets, Anaheim Ducks Tickets, Nashville Predators Tickets, Buffalo Sabres Tickets, and Carolina Hurricanes Tickets.
Way to screw up my night of hockey Gary!!!
If the second and third periods of this game are played like the first, I promise you I will stare at the sun tomorrow until I go blind so I don’t have to ever watch something so dull again.
God forbid we anticipate a game that might have some ill will. And enough with the Bertuzzi what if’s. That was a freak accident. Plus Avery will actually fight. So the worst we were probably looking at was some pre-game chatting followed by a couple fights.
Woopie!!!
Posted by Sig from DC on 12/02/08 at 10:14 PM ET