That's right sit down. The day the Rangers were bounced out of the playoffs, instigator Sean Avery was released from hospital.
The Rangers fought hard in the third to overcome a 2-0 deficit and force overtime. But in the end, it looked like the acquisition of superstar Marian Hossa finally paid off with the game winner in OT and a two goal performance for the night.
Avery has always been the subject of criticism for his in your face style of hockey. The main thing that agitates players on the other team is what he says on the ice.
Avery has long been recognized as an agitator. But this year in specific, he seemed in better shape and played the puck and the body better to back up his bad mouth.
As Avery saw his team fall apart in the second round, he was sitting in his hospital bed probably wondering if he could have helped his team go further this postseason.
His skill this year proved that both as an agitator and as a player, he would have provided a much needed presence to overcome the young superstar offense of the Penguins.
The question that is left in many minds is does he deserve to hoist the cup. Does a man, who just in the previous series against the Devils insulted one of the greatest goalies of all time, deserve to hoist the cup?
To this avid hockey fan the answer is not yet. Like mentioned before, the presence of a true hockey form is built around class, great plays, and friendly agitation. There was a cheap shot, either verbally or physically, that is uncalled for in this sport.
That being said should the agitator keep improving his game, and represent the Rangers organization as a classy gentleman. He may indeed help lead this historic franchise to greatness in the future.
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