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[Jennifer1515]

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"I don't have a comment on it right now," Avery told the Los Angeles Times. "If I lose the appeal, I'll have plenty to say then. It's an issue I will not let go."

The fine means this was Avery's second diving offence. Players get a warning from the league for their first offence, and a $1,000 fine for a second breach.  A third dive results in a $2,000 fine. After that, it's a one-game suspension.

According to the Times, Avery's first flagged dive was October 19 against Colorado.

[MrsBevo]

Zero sympathy for Avery.

[Dark Knight]

***hole!

[SacredCow]

And his hypocritical nature continues to be exposed. The only player in the league to be fined for diving is Sean Avery. Brilliant!

[Francaise]

Zero sympathy for Avery.

no? Gee, I would have never guessed.

[ahtikullervo]

Zero sympathy for Avery.

no? Gee, I would have never guessed.

[HockeyDame]

but seriously... when will he get a good ass whoopin'?

[DropThePuck]

Sean Avery, angry after learning he cannot appeal the $1,000 fine the NHL levied on him for diving during a game, lashed out at the league Monday.
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"How can a guy sitting in an office in New York determine if you dived or not by watching a tape?" Avery said.
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"No question that this is a way to do something to me," Avery said. "It has nothing to do with diving. How can [director of hockey operations] Colin Campbell, or whoever it is, sit at a desk and make that call?"

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[Dark Knight]

Sean Avery, angry after learning he cannot appeal the $1,000 fine the NHL levied on him for diving during a game, lashed out at the league Monday.
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"How can a guy sitting in an office in New York determine if you dived or not by watching a tape?" Avery said.
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"No question that this is a way to do something to me," Avery said. "It has nothing to do with diving. How can [director of hockey operations] Colin Campbell, or whoever it is, sit at a desk and make that call?"

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Wow! What an idiot! The more he talks the further he buries himself. My advice: KEEP TALKING ***HOLE!!!

[Jennifer1515]

Hey Avery

here is some to go with your wine


oh wait...i dont think Avery is sophisticated enough for that kind of cheese...maybe he should try this

[lvsprt]

Wah wah wah. My heart bleeds for you.





NOT.

[hockey2k]

From reading the article it's clear that he has no idea what the Competition Committee is either!

[Jennifer1515]

Campbell, the NHL's director of hockey operations, wasn't amused.

"Mr. Avery's comments showed a complete lack of respect for all those associated with our game, most importantly his fellow players," Campbell said. "Mr. Avery has besmirched the reputation of all NHL players, coaches, general managers and owners who, collectively, have been successful in providing a more entertaining game for our fans."

Thirty to 40 players have received warning letters from the league for diving, including Avery on Oct. 19 at Colorado, but Avery is the first to get nailed a second time, which carries the fine. As per the direction of the NHL's competition committee, a group that includes four players, a third diving incident results in a $2,000 fine and a fourth offense warrants a one-game suspension.
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Avery also took a shot at his own union members on the competition committee -- Rob Blake, Jarome Iginla, Trevor Linden and Brendan Shanahan -- when he realized he could not appeal the diving fine.

"It's in the collective bargaining agreement," Avery said. "That's something our great competition committee did."

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/hock...d.ap/index.html

[Dark Knight]

"Besmirched" Great! Now Avery will have to find a dictionary...

[Jezz]

"It's in the collective bargaining agreement," Avery said. "That's something our great competition committee did."

Would that be the competition committe that helped you get your job and your 6 figure paycheck back Avery? Stupid people are funny.

[Veca]

Just WHO is this Avery???? Does he play hockey????

[DropThePuck]

Said Avery: "I got to do what the bosses say and keep my mouth shut. It's their league and they call the shots. They know best. Hopefully they will give that $2,000 to a needy family for Christmas."

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[Dark Knight]

Said Avery: "I got to do what the bosses say and keep my mouth shut. It's their league and they call the shots. They know best. Hopefully they will give that $2,000 to a needy family for Christmas."

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Oh, he's so generous. What a nice boy. I'm so emotional right now.... ('course, he forgot to mention that later he'll run that needy family over with his car and that the $2,000 back)

[HurricaneDuck]

He deserves it...

[DropThePuck]

Problem is, the league is inconsistent. For example, wunderkind Sidney Crosby must have seen an oasis on the Wachovia Center ice Wednesday, for he dove at least three times.
He was whistled for it once, and started mouthing off to the refs.

Did he get the letter in the mail saying, "You've been a bad boy Sidney?" Don't know. They're kept secret.

But will Sid the Kid, the poster boy for the new NHL, see a financial fine? Doubtful.

Which means he's getting away with it. Why? Because he is who he is. Ask Ken Hitchcock if he thinks Crosby gets different treatment because of his stature in the league at the ripe old age of 18.
"No comment." Said the Flyers coach.

And why?
"Christmas is coming up, (I've) got to buy presents," Hitchcock said.

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