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Originally Posted by Salty Dog

So then why were the Leafs so pissed off at him?

You tell me. See how that works? You don't have a clue, nor do I. However when some of Blake's teammates state that wasn't the topic of conversation, I'll take their word over yours and everyone else who still believes he did.

Originally Posted by Salty Dog

That we're less scum than Avery?

Don't count on it.

Originally Posted by Salty Dog

Don't let the facts that many ex-teammates have publicly stated how bad and disliked he is in the lockerroom get in the way of your personal admiration and feelings towards him.

How many times have current teammates said he was disliked in the locker room? I can see why the Kings said it. A good portion of those guys are/were half ass players who don't put into it what he does. IF the case is that he just tells guys about themselves... well the Kings needed to be told. Sadly they didn't listen.

Originally Posted by Salty Dog

Personally, I find it funny that when Forsberg gets his spleen tore apart by Norstrom, people around here thought it was great, were praising Norstrom, and laughing at Forsberg. When it happens to Avery though - god forbid anybody do the same.

I don't recall ever laughing or thinking it's great when someone gets hurt. Even when Johnson put Smyth into that post and he was out indefinitely, I didn't laugh or hope he was injured. Nor did I chalk it up to "karma" like many of you do around here. Nor would I cheer if Bertuzzi got hurt. He shouldn't be allowed to play, but I'm not about to cheer for blood.

Originally Posted by dgrycan

Then I must add that the NHL would be better off without you as a fan right along with him. I think Ringling Bros. are out on tour - maybe you can catch Sean there?

BTW . . . I played 10 weeks of baseball on when ended up being a fractured leg. Two periods? What a wuss.

Trust me - if Avery knew he had a lacerated spleen on the ice, he would have had an ambulance drag him off with life support attached if it was available.

That's good. Maybe the NHL would be better off without you as a fan, since you're more concerned with personalities than the game. Maybe they don't need any more fans to cheer for a loss so their team can get a better pick. Maybe, since it's a physical sport, they don't need so many soft and sensitive fans. Oh but wait, ten weeks on a fractured leg!? Do you enjoy sucking yourself off?