Following the New York Rangers’ 3-0 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, ex-Ranger Sean Avery posted the following to Twitter:
Fire this CLOWN, his players hate him and wont play for his BS…. @imseanavery is #winning
— Sean Avery (@imseanavery) March 31, 2013
As a player, Avery was well known for his agitating playing style and controversial behavior both on and off the ice. He played for the Rangers between 2007-2008 as well as 2009-2012.
Upon Avery’s second stint with the Rangers, head coach John Tortorella — while working as a hockey analyst — had previously stated that Avery was a “selfish ass” and that he had no business in the NHL, gave him another chance with the club.
Avery was once again placed on waivers on December 30, 2011.