With the news that Sean Avery cleared re-entry waivers on Tuesday with no other team claiming him, his first NHL game this season will happen this Thursday vs. Anaheim. Now, the chants of "We Want Avery" during a game against Toronto may or may not have had anything to do with it, but Avery's exile into AHL purgatory was short lived (in fact, he didn't suit up for the Connecticut Whale for one game). As before, Avery will undoubtedly have his supporters and his detractors, and certainly, he will keep the Rangers in the headlines. The question here will be if it actually makes a difference, as the Rangers haven't played to expectations (just like every year since 2000, it seems). Fans wishing for Avery to be on the team got their wish, now we'll see if it backfires.
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