Sean Avery Cut From Dallas Stars

Us Magazine - December 15, 2008 6:21 AM PST
Story photo: Sean Avery Cut From Dallas StarsMarch 5, 2006Us Magazine
After calling ex Elisha Cuthbert "sloppy seconds," hockey player Sean Avery has been cut from the Dallas Stars.

"Not only has it seemed to not work with Sean and his teammates, and maybe even the city of Dallas, but the team wasn't playing well and then, on top of it, the issues that came out off the ice compounded things," Stars co-General Manager Brett Hull said on a media conference call. "I'm disappointed. I would imagine he is disappointed."

Before the season began, Avery signed a four-year, $15.5 million deal. Hull said his contract would still be honored as they explore options for the star, who is voluntarily participating in a 10-day treatment program.

When he completes the counseling, the Stars may trade him, assign him to the minor leagues or a European team, or buy out the remainder of his contract.

"There's no question he can be a valuable asset on a hockey team," Hull said. "That being said, he's got to fix those demons he has before that can happen. It becomes such a huge distraction that it almost takes away from his ability to play the game."

Avery was suspended earlier this month after he made the derogatory comments about Cuthbert, who is now dating Calgary Flames defenseman Dion Phaneuf.

"I am really happy to be back in Calgary, I love Canada," he said. "I just want to comment on how it's become like a common thing in the NHL for guys to fall in love with my sloppy seconds. I don't know what that's about. Enjoy the game tonight."



More news from Usmagazine.com

comments

show comments

comments

  • Rooster
    What a loser...maybe he can fill his pond with ice and skate there?
    report abuseposted December 15, 2008 12:57 PM PST
  • bored
    I dont think it is so much of what he said as it is where. There is a time and a place mabye he should have waited until he was out with his buddies and not in the middle of an interview. The punishment is somewhat extreme though.
    report abuseposted December 15, 2008 10:16 AM PST
  • JoShidaRag
    I hope this MUTT moves to Siberia. Terrell Owens should go with him. Their counter productivity far out weighs their talent. Besides that they're both walking Ads for birth control...
    report abuseposted December 15, 2008 8:41 AM PST
  • Victor
    What a bunch of crapola. Where's that "higher standard" of hockey when NHL players are out there on the ice rink smashing teeth and swearing like gang of sailors? Seems like the Dallas stars lost out on this one... not only will they have to facilitate the exorcism of Avery's non-existent "demons" but they'll also probably have to fork ov
    report abuseposted December 15, 2008 7:03 AM PST
  • Papa McCain
    Here we are. You aren't allowed to be upset with a woman you broke up with. You make a comment about her, a male typical gross joke and you are sent for reprogramming. "Politically Correct" thinking is now being forced into our minds. Our children are taught in school they have to accept alternative lifestyles, companies fire you for speaking your mind. The Brain Police a
    report abuseposted December 15, 2008 6:56 AM PST
  • ComingO
    My friend recommended me a very interesting place ^^^^MillionaireLoving. C O M^^^^ It 's where you have the opportunity dreaming about dating a millionaire and make it true!
    report abuseposted December 15, 2008 5:59 AM PST

Post A Comment

sign in to post a comment.

sign in

RELATED ARTICLES

RELATED PHOTOS

Updates

Manage My Updates
Manage My Updates
More Updates »

omg!

MORE ENTERTAINMENT

ALSO ON YAHOO!

Help us to improve! - Send Your Suggestions