The Adventures of Sean Avery

As expected, Avery's stay in Connecticut is hardly quiet. On January 12, 2012, the New York Post reports that Rangers GM Glen Sather had turned down a request by two unnamed NHL teams to put the agitator on re-entry waivers and asked instead for a money-saving minor league trade. On January 13, in-limbo Avery is scratched from the Whale's lineup for a game against Norfolk. Deadspin.com reports that Twitter rumors have it that he had spit on coach Ken Gernander. The Rangers deny the rumors and reports surface that Avery had violated a team dress code by showing up in jeans and sneakers when a suit and tie was required.