Thread: Speculation: Sean Avery's role 2011-2012
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05-23-2011, 11:07 AM
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I think i'd rather keep Avery.

He would be great somewhere in the top 6. He is creative and a good passer and fairly responsible with his defensive play. He is most effective playing against the more skilled guys that aren't used to his style of play. The result is an exchange of penalties (ideally Avery is the less valuable guy) or a fight, or very often the opposition retaliating against him and taking a penalty.

When he plays lower six, he is just another grinder. there are many bottom 6 guys that can fight/hit better than him. This is not an good use of Avery. Avery is able to handle himself well, but he is not a fighter.

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