New York Rangers News: Sean Avery Will Not Play Tomorrow Versus Ducks
by Nick Montemagno on Nov 2, 2011 1:24 PM EDT
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As anticipated, head coach John Tortorella has confirmed that he will be going with the same lineup tomorrow versus the Ducks as he did on Monday against the San Jose Sharks. That means Sean Avery, who practiced with the team for the first time today, will not suit up.
Avery told the Daily News that he completely understands why he will not be in the lineup, and agrees with the coaching staff that there is no reason to change things up since the team played so well on Monday. Avery also went on to say that he is happy to be back and repeated multiple times that he loves playing for the Rangers.
"I love playing for this team and I'm excited to play in the new building," said Sean. "I have loved every game I have ever played for this team."
It's clear, though, that he understands his place this time around. He is not expecting a roster spot or expecting to get any special treatment from the coaching staff. He knows that there are other players on the team, at the moment, that belong in the lineup over him. One of those is Andre Deveaux, because he really did play a solid game for the Blueshirts the other night.
If I was the coach, I'd be taking the same approach. Depending on who does what tomorrow, the decision of who to scratch in order to get Avery into the lineup will be much easier come Saturday's tilt with the Canadiens.
In regard to Mike Rupp's knee, Tortorella said the team now has more information and has a decision to make from here. No further details were revealed, per Andrew Gross.
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Congrats to avery to making it back up to the bigs… I understand after Monday why he is not getting shoved right back in the line-up. At the same time I love the charisma he brings to the team and being from Jersey I don’t find it to be a coincidence the half my neighbors loathe him when the other half adores him…
by Ranger McJersey on Nov 2, 2011 1:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Is Rupp going to IR?
Then we have another roster spot to have someone called up…who do you think it’ll be? Another d-man to give us 7 or will we carry a 14th forward?
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Is there any way we can have one Avery post, for all thing Avery? It is like Avery over dose.
In other news: The Whale lost in OT to Bridgeport. Audy M. had 2 goals and an assist. MZA with two helpers. Mitchell had a goal and assist.
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by nathansfamous on Nov 2, 2011 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Forgot to add, Erixon also with an assist.
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by nathansfamous on Nov 2, 2011 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
yes
Let’s predict all avery news for the next 6 months, put them all in one post and get it done in one shot. That makes sense.
by nhl21 on Nov 2, 2011 4:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Instead of “predict” how about one post kept at the top titled " All things Avery". Don’t worry though, if he farts loud in the locker room, I am sure we will know.
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by nathansfamous on Nov 2, 2011 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I kind of figured Avery would not play because of the “chemistry” of Monday night but it would have been the perfect game for him to get back into the full-swing of things. Anaheim plays a physical game, especially their top line. I wish all the best for Wolski and Christensen but I don’t expect much in a physical contest. Deveaux can hopefully feed off his last game and the intensity that Anaheim brings.
I am just looking for a solid game where the team looks competitive. I have said this before…the Rangers always seem to look so amateur-ish against the Ducks.
Getting Avery back is fine.
But, his not playing is not due to his lack of relationship with Tortorella. Sather is giving teams enough of a look at Wolski before a trade is made. And with Boston, Calgary and Toronto all looking at him, it would be good for him to finally score a goal, and look better to one of those teams.
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by Danz10 on Nov 2, 2011 2:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Simple...
Each of these teams need sparks, and don’t want multiyear deals to take back in a trade. Toronto has Franson and Gunnderson to move; Boston, Boychuk and possible Greg Campbell; and Calgary, Rene Bourque and possibly Cory Sarich.
I posted this just a few days ago. And if a deal can be made (even though Wolski is day-to-day with the groin and the Rangers signed Stralman), the Rangers have to try. Also, since Avery has now gotten into the lineup making a deal may get together, but it still can be done.
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The POINT is....
I am so anti-Avery, it’s not even funny. As is Torts, no matter what he says publicly from here on out. But this has gone WAY beyond what SA does or does not bring to the “face-off circle.”
It has become very apparent that we are watching a political battle “transform” right before our black and blue eyes…with SA, and JT to a lesser degree, merely pawns in the whole game.
In other words:
BULLS*** Slats has no say in who plays when!
He’s JT’s boss and Pres of the gdamn team for goodness sakes! Damn right he has a say! Mark my word, SA’ll play. Sooner rather than later. And TBH, I think it’s independent of WW’s status ta boot. Torts is gonna be forced to put Sean in the lineup at some point. Likely in EC’s or maybe Deveux’s spot if WW stays healthy.
The bottom line is, while JT ultimately may choose to use SA sporadically during the actual game(s), that won’t matter. At that point, it will already be a not-so-subtle victory for GS and SA. And if you think we had to tolerate those ridiculous chants before – despite him being down at the Whale – sad to say, wait til SA’s actually ON the bench at MSG. :(
PUT HIM ON THE FIRST LINE
in all seriousness till someone has a horrible game (EC/WW) Avery is in the press box. If Rupp goes on IR i think Erixon is back
Why would a forward getting hurt mean that we’d dress seven defenseman?
by Zuppa Di Pesce on Nov 2, 2011 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Avery isn't make or break
Sure Avery will come back and light a fire under the Rangers’ asses but I don’t think he makes the difference between this team making it to the Playoffs or not, and even going further maybe getting out of the first round.
Why hasn’t John Tortorella been fired yet? Why is he a NY coach that has been given so many chances? He’s had two full sub par years, 1 making it in the last game and 1 losing in teh last game. On top of that two brutal post seasons, where benched Avery and the team lost while they were up 3-1 going to game 4, and then being down 2-1, lost a game at home while up 3-0 in the 3rd period. Richards didn’t come here for Torts, he came here to win with a top 5 goalie. Name another team with a top 5 goalie that finished 8 and 9 the last two seasons.
Ooo also forgot…that he sent a player down to the minors, and will have him on the first line with Gaborik and Richards in over/under 5 games?
Last 2 seasons realistically we weren’t supposed to make the playoffs.
by teknics on Nov 2, 2011 3:03 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
How are you not expected to make the playoffs after making the playoffs the previous 3 years, adding a new stanley cup winning coach, a potential 40 goal scorer, and a 30+win goalie? Without losing any depth players to free agency or retirement, i guess except Jagr, which was replaced by Gaborik 7 days later. Oh and Gomez
329 man games lost due to injury (yes I know the Pens had more but Pens are much deeper) and one of the youngest defensive cores in the league, for a start. This is a subjective issue but I do not mean subjective that Rangers fans think they were not expected to make it – look at all of the pre-season rankings for 2010-11. We were picked to miss the playoffs and be bottom 3 by most “experts”.
You lost like 100 games between christensen boogard and frolov. Big deal. Are you happy with Tortorella behind the bench. Would you chose him over the likes of someone like MacTavish or Crawford, or Mike Keenan if they even asked him?
when Torts came here, we started to trim away all of the veteran fat we had on the team, and began using younger players etc. We were in a semi-rebuilding mode where we can rebuild but be somewhat competitive. Last year there was no way we were supposed to make the playoffs if you looked at what we had in the beginning, but we did and Im happy with that. This year it would be disappointing if we didn’t get into the second round or later for sure. But Torts is a good coach just give him time, the problem with NY is most coaches or players get cut too fast.
by CrazyRangerFan on Nov 2, 2011 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
True but we lost some especially crucial games from Callahan, and Gabby was never the same after his games. You can see a pretty huge difference this year as he appears totally healthy and stronger.
You cannot deny that Ranger’s fans expectations for last year were much rosier than the sports media. Why do you think we were picked to finish 9th-13th by the experts, if what you said was true?
As far as the coaching, I like Torts but would definitely consider this a make or break year. As far as the other coaches, sure to Mike Keenan, and not so much to the other two, I guess.
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by Ranger McJersey on Nov 2, 2011 7:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
LOL
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by nathansfamous on Nov 2, 2011 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he's been given leeway because the team is young
I don’t see him sticking around much longer if this team misses the playoffs this year or is 1 and done. He’s spent most of his time here nurturing young “stars” and trying to shed dead weight (Redden and Drury). Now, he’s close to having the team he wants with some young players who are supposed to be coming into their own, so I expect there to be some accountability.
by BillyDeeWilliams on Nov 2, 2011 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Is this some sort of joke?
John Tortorella KEEPING lines together for chemistry????
by Section 336 on Nov 2, 2011 3:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
wow that Mike Rupp signing was boss, smh
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rofl ....hes got the good life Rupp. Playing for us was like hitting the lottery
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by -19-AgainstAll on Nov 2, 2011 4:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
total waste of money man
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by Archie Barberio on Nov 2, 2011 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
"It's far from done, but we did get something accomplished."-#19 B.Richards
by -19-AgainstAll on Nov 2, 2011 7:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Nice to see
Avery saying all the right things for once. If he can keep a strong work ethic during practice, it truly is only a matter of time before one of the barbie twins plays them self off of this team.
On a separate note, WW & EC are pretty much the only guys on this team, who if they got moved, you would say " Watch, that guys going to go on and score thirty goals" I would be happy to pair them up together, with maybe a prospect and pick up a nice second liner looking for a fresh start.
I'm not sure if I worded that right
but you catch my drift. you would care in the least if they were gone. Like if we traded AA anyone would say, watch him become a beast. There is no shot at either of these guys having any type of fantastic career after NY. I just don’t see it.
neither WW or EC is scoring 30 goals for anyone…..WWW had his chance. AA likely is not going to thrive under this sytem, how the hell can he be on the 4th line?
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WW never came close to scoring 30 goals, but I can guarantee you he can put up 50 points. As bad as everyone says he is, he still has respectable stats and is only 25 years old. He has only played 2 or 3 games this season being healthy, and he has shown noticeable improvement the last two. Point wise, he has been in the top third (or better) of all left wingers in his entire career.
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by nathansfamous on Nov 2, 2011 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Cool Rupp Story
http://www.wpxi.com/news/26787503/detail.html
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Before I get any feedback on here, yes he was a Penguin at the time.
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by nathansfamous on Nov 2, 2011 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
thats pretty cool of him
but he still sucks
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by Archie Barberio on Nov 2, 2011 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Wouldn’t say he sucks, but as you so eloquently stated above, “he is a total waste of money.” (And a roster spot I may add).
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by nathansfamous on Nov 2, 2011 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
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