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The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi mark the end of an era. A few eras, actually.
These players might not be the most integral to the final medal standings, or even play the most minutes on their team. But for some, 2014 will be their final Games. Let’s take a minute to appreciate all they’ve done while they’re still roaming the ice.
Continue reading “Five veterans poised for one last Olympic hurrah at Sochi.”
Sean Avery and the New York Rangers are like an old married couple: They fight, they jostle, they separate, but in the end they always seem to come back to each other.
That’s why when New York recalled the agitating winger from American Hockey League affiliate Connecticut a week ago, the news came with little surprise.
“I’ve loved every game I’ve ever played for this team,” Avery told reporters after his first practice with New York, where he’s played parts of five prior seasons.
The feeling of affection is a mutual one for the Rangers, even though the sides have already parted ways on two different occasions. Continue reading “Why Sean Avery is back with the Rangers, and other notable homecomings”