Avery attends NHL hearing; Winter Classic countdown begins

View in Web Browser | View on Mobile Device HELLO NHL Fan | PASS IT ON -- Choose One -- Anaheim Ducks Atlanta Thrashers Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres Calgary Flames Carolina Hurricanes Columbus Blue Jackets Chicago Blackhawks Colorado Avalanche Dallas Stars Detroit Red Wings Edmonton Oilers Florida Panthers Los Angeles Kings Minnesota Wild Montreal Canadiens Nashville Predators New Jersey Devils New York Islanders New York Rangers Ottawa Senators Philadelphia Flyers Phoenix Coyotes Pittsburgh Penguins San Jose Sharks St Louis Blues Tampa Bay Lightning Toronto Maple Leafs Vancouver Canucks Washington Capitals Thursday, December 4, 2008 Avery returns to New York for NHL hearing, no decision yet Sean Avery arrived at NHL headquarters in Manhattan on Thursday morning to attend a hearing concerning his suspension. The NHL suspended Avery indefinitely after he made disparaging remarks partly referencing Calgary defensemen Dion Phaneuf, who is currently dating Avery's ex-girlfriend, actress Elisha Cuthbert. The decision is expected to be announced Friday morning. | Avery apologizes | Toronto GM Burke discusses Avery situation MORE Tight races heat up West voting in All-Star balloting Cubs excited about seeing hockey in Wrigley Field U.S. announces roster, goes with veterans for 2009 WJC Canada's WJC pool is young, deep, talented Semin, Vanek go Head-to-Head Ice Pix On the Fly presents the top plays from Wednesday night WATCH Project Bundle-Up The Pittsburgh Penguins visit Dick's Sporting Goods to provide local children with winter clothes. WATCH Zaun vs. Kypreos: 10 Shots Ex-Toronto Blue Jays catcher Gregg Zaun puts the goalie pads on to face former NHL forward Nick Kypreos in a battle of 10 shots. WATCH EVGENI MALKIN Center - PIT G: 10 | A: 29 | PTS: 39 | PIM: 16 +/-: 12 | SOG: 83 | PPG: 4 SIDNEY CROSBY Center - PIT G: 13 | A: 22 | PTS: 35 | PIM: 18 +/-: 11 | SOG: 89 | PPG: 2 TONIGHT'S MARQUEE MATCHUP NYR AT MTL 7:00 PM EST VAN AT DET 7:30 PM EST CBJ AT SJS 8:30 PM EST What is your reaction to Sean Avery's comments? They were out of line and he deserves an indefinite suspension. They were out of line but he should be allowed to return. They didn't bother me at all. What is your favorite team? --Choose one-- Anaheim Ducks Atlanta Thrashers Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres Calgary Flames Carolina Hurricanes Chicago Blackhawks Colorado Avalanche Columbus Blue Jackets Dallas Stars Detroit Red Wings Edmonton Oilers Florida Panthers Los Angeles Kings Minnesota Wild Montreal Canadiens Nashville Predators New Jersey Devils New York Islanders New York Rangers Ottawa Senators Philadelphia Flyers Phoenix Coyotes Pittsburgh Penguins San Jose Sharks St. Louis Blues Tampa Bay Lightning Toronto Maple Leafs Vancouver Canucks Washington Capitals I love them all!   December 1, 2008 Who Cashed in This Year? So in this blog I thought about evaluating (in my opinion) the players that were signed (or traded) during the break between this season and last season. So here it goes: MORE AT A1DesertStorm December 3, 2008 The NHL & Avery The reality is that nothing is going to stop Avery from doing ridiculous stuff to get attention. No fine, no penalty, no suspension. MORE AT Cassie Reebok Vintage Triumph Hooded Sweatshirts Stay warm with our high-quality vintage feeling fleece. Comes in current NHL teams & Vintage logos. NHL.com is a product of NHL Interactive CyberEnterprises, LLC (NHL ICE). NHL and NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. © NHL 2008. All Rights Reserved. NHL Interactive CyberEnterprises, LLC 1185 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036 NHL Privacy Policy. This promotional email was brought to you by the NHL. Click here to update your profile. If you have not subscribed to the new NHL.com you will need to create an account. To unsubscribe, please click here. To help us fulfill your request to receive information from The National Hockey League via email, please add nhl@news.nhl.com to your Address Book or Safe List.