"Sloppy Seconds" Avery and Harris Smith; the Dynamic Duo

What rhymes with Burress? Dumb-ass does, however, it's a stretch. And, if I'm allowed one expletive, I'm taking it here. Not just for the fact that it's considered a harsh word, but, perfectly sums up the actions of Plaxico Burress this past week. To walk in to a public place with a loaded gun and every piece of jewelry you own to not only have the weapon misfire and clip your own leg, but, to then admit yourself to the hospital under the name Harris Smith and say you were shot while at an Applebees' is downright laughable. Despite being a great player, Plaxico deserves everything that happens in the coming months for his foolish off the field actions.

Which leads me to the next character in the media spotlight today, Sean Avery. His comments regarding ex squeeze Elisha Cuthbert (think shes happy she left, or was dumped - who knows the story there) and Flames D Dion Phaneuf have gotten the always interesting Avery in hot water with the NHL, now with an indefinite suspension.

Look, Sean Avery always looks for the opportunity to make his verbal presence known and never shys away from a particular topic. However, his comments while being insensitive should not be punishable by an indefinite suspension by the league. Sean Avery was suspended indefinitely for being Sean Avery; not for his words. If every player was suspended for their comments then the NHL would have no players to present. 

Check out Arthur Staple's article at Newsday.com where he makes a case for the Rangers to bring him back. Highly unlikely but an interesting read to say the least.

Until next time...

J.W.