Sean Avery calls ex-girlfriend Elisha Cuthbert “sloppy seconds” and gets suspended for six games

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  Posted by *GoldenGirl*™ Mon Dec 8, 2008 1:16pm PST

  Yeah I think its totally appropraite... he aint all that and needs to keep his trap shut..shes better off without that jerk.

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  Posted by deedee3370 Mon Dec 8, 2008 1:21pm PST

  As a fan of Sean Avery, I think the punishment is a bit harsh. Lets face it, he did not come out and say Elisha Cuthbert by name. I had no idea that they weren't dating and that she is now dating someone from the Flames. So I took it as Sean Avery just saying what was on his mind, nothing unusual for Sean. Lets face it, the reporters were there waiting to speak to him, because they know that Sean always speaks his mind. I thought it was hysterical! Maybe we should all be wondering why she is dating another hockey player!!!! Sean Avery the NY Rangers need you and you are missed by a die hard Ranger fan!!!

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  Posted by Elle Mon Dec 8, 2008 1:25pm PST

  Harsh?..yes. Will he do it again?..highly unlikely, which makes the call fair.

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  Posted by Angela Mon Dec 8, 2008 1:43pm PST

  Sports stars are to set an example for both other players, fans, and the city they represent. Not only was he insulting his former girl-friend with the use of the phrase, "sloppy seconds," he was insulting all women. He was also insulting his oppenents and their city. At the same time, he was setting a bad example for fans and team mates, while misrepresenting his team and his city.

  Sports stars have clauses in their contracts stating they have to behave with decorum and respect befitting their sport, city, and team. This idiot failed to do that. I don't know anything about this guy, and apparently I'm not missing much. Maybe a few games without pay will teach him how to behave, and if it doesn't, they need to start fining him.

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  Posted by mike d Mon Dec 8, 2008 2:00pm PST

  Way too harsh! This is a sport that celebrates two guys knocking each other's teeth out in the center of the rink. Maybe the commissioner was dating her also, and he got offended. In a sport this rough, people should have thicker skin.

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  Posted by cresc Mon Dec 8, 2008 2:52pm PST

  this baffles me. I don't see how this comment could violate some code of conduct that would be cause for fine or punishment. I'm sure he'll file a protest with the players union

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  Posted by Angela Mon Dec 8, 2008 3:32pm PST

  Apparently, this guy is such a problem, that his team is thinking about trying to terminate his contract. Not only does his own TEAM hate him, the entire LEAGUE hates him. He's not getting out of this.

  Here are some quotes from an article on ESPN.com:

  "'We needed to be clear that this was the type of conduct that we did not view was acceptable and not representative of what our players do,' Bettman said.

  Avery, who has twice led the NHL in penalty minutes and is second this season, also agreed to be evaluated for anger management -- a requirement for his return. The league cited his 'pattern of unacceptable and anti-social behavior.'"

  Bettman deemed Avery's behavior "detrimental to the league or game of hockey" and said in a statement the 28-year-old player has "expressed remorse."

  "'I wanted it to be clear to the fans that this isn't something that we tolerate -- particularly fans with children who might have to explain to them what this statement was,' Bettman said.

  The league said Avery's actions have often been 'at odds with the manner in which more than 700 fellow players conduct themselves.'"

  NHL Players Association executive director Paul Kelly said the union does not condone Avery's comments, calling them "clearly inappropriate." He added that the "discipline imposed by the commissioner is unprecedented both in its severity, as well as the process by which it was handed down."

  "Kelly said the union will explore legal options should the Stars try to get out of Avery's contract. Avery signed a four-year, $15.5 million deal with Dallas after leaving the New York Rangers this summer after 1½ seasons.

  Avery had been under an indefinite suspension since Tuesday. He spent three hours Thursday at league headquarters in Manhattan for a disciplinary hearing."

  "In 2005, Avery was cited for making derogatory comments about French-Canadian players and apologized after an NHL reprimand. Edmonton's Georges Laraque, who is black, accused Avery of using a racial slur, which Avery denied. Avery also unleashed a profane tirade at an Anaheim Ducks television commentator.

  Last season, Avery was fined $2,500 for two pregame skirmishes. During a playoff game, he face-guarded Devils goalie Martin Brodeur and waved his stick in front of him, prompting the league to outlaw such actions the next day. This season, Avery argued between periods with a cable network reporter at Madison Square Garden."

  Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press

  http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3747105

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  Posted by mike d Mon Dec 8, 2008 3:52pm PST

  Angela...I agree w/ you 100% that this guy has some character issues. He certainly hasn't made many friends. However, this is a sport that celebrates & condones fighting as part of the game. If we are going to make moral judgements based on character issues, then the entire league needs to be put under the microscope.

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  Posted by Angela Mon Dec 8, 2008 4:39pm PST

  I agree with you, Mike. Hockey is the only sport where players are permitted to beat each other senseless. They need to put an end to that type of behavior across the board. Start suspending all of them without pay and see how fast they start learning how to behave.

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  Posted by Patrick O Tue Dec 9, 2008 12:28am PST

  Angela, thank you for your concise and appropriate comments. I agree that all athletes should be held to a certain high code of ethics, especially because they are role models for our youth. He epitomizes what women despise in men that are vulgar and disrespectful. Hopefully this little time out will help him re-evaluate his behavior, but 'm not betting my lunch money on it. He is a poor representation of a man and an athlete. At the very least it may inspire others to take the higher road when they are in a controversial situation.

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