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WELCOME HOME SEAN!...
He's baaaack!
As expected, the New York Rangers claimed Sean�Avery on re-entry waivers today and the super pest is back in the NHL.
The Rangers are responsible for half of Avery's remaining contract�- another three years with an annual cap hit of $3.875 million. The Dallas Stars are responsible for the other half.
Avery, who had two goals and one assist in six games with the Hartford Wolf Pack of the AHL, will rejoin the Rangers in time for Wednesday's practice and is expected to be in the lineup Thursday against the Islanders.
This will be Avery's second tour of duty with the Rangers after spending two years with the Blueshirts under recently fired head coach Tom Renney.
Those who have played with him in the past believe he will be a positive addition to the club.
"I think it will be great," Rangers forward Chris�Drury told reporters on Tuesday.� "The only two things that I need to know, and that the other guys in this room need to know is that one: he wants to be here and he wants to be a Ranger.� That he loves wearing this jersey and loves living in New York and two that he wants to win a Stanley Cup."
Goaltender Henrik�Lundqvist echoed Drury's sentiments while stating that Avery could be a real boost to the team.
"He brings a lot to the table, he supplies a lot of energy and I think he's a really good hockey player when he's focused on the game."