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Will Sean Avery Be In The Line-up Thursday Night?

WIth Sean Avery clearing waivers, and officially be re-called on Tuesday, that makes him eligible to play Thursday night. But, of course would he actually be in the line-up to start the game?

John Tortorella met with the media, following Avery clearing waivers. He stated that there was no guarantee he would be placed in the line-up, because of ice time. The Rangers offense came out strong last game, and Tortorella probably wants to give it another go-around.

It seems as if this decision was made, following the news about Mike Rupp's knee problems. Tortorella said that Avery was the next best option to fill the void. Here's his quote from the NY Daily News, "He’s a terrific skater, and obviously a big part of his play is his forechecking, his play underneath the hash mark … When a guy like Rupper goes out, to me it’s the right call with Sean."

I guess we'll find out who is playing later today as the Rangers gather for practice. We will keep you guys updated.

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I doubt he plays it would be nice to see him come out all charged up. I’ll be there to witness it first hand so I’m looking forward to seeing how it plays out.

by The Richards-Gaborik Connection on Nov 2, 2011 11:28 AM EDT via mobile reply actions  

I think they'll ride the hot hand with Christensen

until he continues to play up to his potential or fades away into a floating jersey again. For some reason I see Deveaux getting the benefit of the doubt and a long leash—just a hunch.

by Town on Nov 2, 2011 11:30 AM EDT reply actions  

Seems a bit obvious
drosennhl Dan Rosen
It appears that Avery is the extra forward. No surprise since the Rangers are coming off their best performance of the season.

"Don't look now, but there's one too many people in this room and I think it's you." Groucho Marx

In Prust We Trust

"Kovalev would work with Tortorella like a kitty would work in a microwave.

A lot of smoke and desperate clawing at the door. It wouldn’t work. It would just be a big, hot mess." -Dig Deep

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by Kevin Power on Nov 2, 2011 11:34 AM EDT reply actions  

Anyone?

WW-Step-Gabby
Dubi-Rich-Cally
Feds-Boyle-Prust
Avery-AA-Devaux

Although I truly hate to see AA on the fourth line, I think these lines have an awesome balance for this team. Not that I am expecting these to be the lines, I just think they would work really well. I will let you all know if Tarts responds to my e-mail suggestion .

by l.whit7873 on Nov 2, 2011 12:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Thursday Christensen Hat Trick

Just Watch

"It's far from done, but we did get something accomplished."-#19 B.Richards

by -19-AgainstAll on Nov 2, 2011 12:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

NYDNRangers Pat Leonard
Sean Avery said he’s talked to coaches and agrees “there’s no reason to change” lineup tomorrow. Doesn’t sound like he expects to play.

"Don't look now, but there's one too many people in this room and I think it's you." Groucho Marx

In Prust We Trust

"Kovalev would work with Tortorella like a kitty would work in a microwave.

A lot of smoke and desperate clawing at the door. It wouldn’t work. It would just be a big, hot mess." -Dig Deep

Follow me @8kpower

by Kevin Power on Nov 2, 2011 12:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Won’t take long for EC to play himself out of the lineup, 2-3 games max.

by BigB22 on Nov 2, 2011 12:48 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m going to the Montreal game on Saturday, so I selfishly hope Avery sits for now, EC plays himself out of the lineup tonight (while Rangers still get the win), and Avery plays against Montreal. May make sense to put him in to try to keep P.K. Subban in his place.

by Biff Champion on Nov 2, 2011 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

avery is our grinder

subban is an important part of their team. i definitely agree thats where aves style is best utilized. he can nock one of their more important players off his game. even if he des nothing else, getting subban to take a couple dumb retaliation penalties would be exactly what i hope/expect avery to do… if he plays.

by nhl21 on Nov 2, 2011 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anyone have the over/under for how many times we will read the word “leash” in comments if Avery plays horribly?

by teknics on Nov 2, 2011 7:47 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

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