One of the NHL’s most controversial players of the 2000s is trying to return to professional hockey at the age of 41.
Avery hasn’t played professionally since his final NHL season with the New York Rangers in the 2011-2022 campaign. Finish 580 career NHL gamesThe striker scored 90 goals, 157 assists and 247 points.
However, in the 10 seasons he spent between the Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings and Dallas Stars, Avery also earned a reputation as one of the league’s dirtiest players on ice and off-ice scandalous figures. . He ended his playing days with 1,533 penalty minutes and led the NHL in that category twice (2003-2004, 2005-2006).
“I have seven months to be physically ready for NHL training camp,” Avery said above “Brushed Black With James Di Fiore” audio file. “My time is coming back and it’s getting sharper each time. I can feel it happening.”
According to The Athletic, Avery had “feuds” with many players during his playing days, including Hall of Fame goalkeeper Martin Brodeur.
“When Avery raised his stick against Brodeur during the 2008 playoff series between Rangers and New Jersey Devils, he was judged for a minor penalty unsportsmanlike conduct, now known as the ‘Avery Rule,’ The Athletic reported.
