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Around the NHL: Rangers' Sean Avery a symbol of discontent for his own franchise

Found October 30, 2011 on NJ.com:
PLAYERS: Sean Avery
TEAMS: New York Rangers
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Avery to be Placed on Re-Entry Waivers

Via The Rangers Tribune  |  October 30, 2011
Larry Brooks of the New York Post has confirmed that the New York Rangers will be placing forward Sean Avery on re-entry waivers tomorrow. All 29 other teams will have an opportunity to claim Sean over a 24-hour period, but if he clears as expected, he would be eligible to play Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks. I am very surprised to see Avery being recalled after everything...

Rangers To Place Avery On Re-Entry Waivers Monday

Via Bleeding All Blue  |  October 30, 2011
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Don't Get Overly Excited About Sean Avery Recall

Via The Rangers Tribune  |  October 31, 2011
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Breaking News: Sean Avery Being Placed On Re-entry Waivers

Via Blue Seat Blogs  |  October 30, 2011
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Tough Times Force Rangers To Call Back Avery

Via Hockey Fan Land  |  October 31, 2011
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Rangers place Avery on re-entry waivers

Via Pro Sports Daily  |  October 31, 2011
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Sean Avery clears re-entry waivers

Via AP on Fox  |  October 31, 2011
Sean Avery cleared re-entry waivers on Tuesday and might be back in the New York Rangers' lineup on Thursday night. Avery could have been claimed by the other 29 NHL teams after he was placed on waivers Monday by the Rangers, but they all passed on the noted agitator before the 24-hour period expired. That cleared the way for Avery to be recalled by New York from the Connecticut...

Whale Win Again, Beat Phantoms 4-2; Avery Scores Empty Netter

Via Blue Seat Blogs  |  October 29, 2011
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Rangers Officially Place Sean Avery On Re-entry Waivers

Via Bleeding All Blue  |  October 31, 2011
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Whale Top Sharks In Shootout

Via Blue Seat Blogs  |  October 30, 2011
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Rangers seek gritty upgrade, may put Avery back in lineup

Via CBSSports  |  October 31, 2011
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Sean Avery Made An Appearance at Madison Square Garden

Via Deadspin  |  October 30, 2011
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Video: Avery heading back to the Rangers

Via MSNBC  |  October 31, 2011
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Tortorella pre-game press conference

Via Rangers Report  |  October 31, 2011
Here are the highlights about why the Rangers decided to re-call Sean Avery (or at least, put him on re-entry waivers). Will have audio in a few minutes right below this: John Tortorella: Why Avery now? “Rupper. Rupper has a lot to do with this. We’re concerned about this. So we have to be careful there. Not sure what’s going to happen. There’s a couple other things...

A Wrong Righted

Via Rangers Review  |  October 30, 2011
According to various sources, Sean Avery is being recalled. He never should have been waived. On a team that desperately needs energy and some personality, Sean is the perfect solution. Welcome back Sean.
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