January 24, 2011; Washington, DC, USA; New York Rangers left wing Sean Avery (16) skates against the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-US PRESSWIRE

The always interesting, if not controversial, Sean Avery is in the news once again. After being sent home by the Connecticut Whale for good and claiming he threw his skates into the Hudson River perhaps Sean Avery’s hockey career is not over after all. According to Sweden’s Aftonbladet, Sean Avery is in discussions with Second-tier Swedish team Karlskrona. Karlskrona’s GM refused to acknowledge talks with any specific players but did admit that there is “an exciting name” with whom he is talking.

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Mar 04, 2011; Ottawa, ON, Canada; New York Rangers left wing Sean Avery (16) during warmup prior to game against the Ottawa Senators at ScotiaBank Place. The Rangers won over the Senators 4 to 1. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-US PRESSWIRE

According to an uncofirmed report by NHL.com, that may be be the case.

Mired in a controversial season, between both the New York Rangers and Connecticut Whale, it looks as if Sean Avery is calling it quits on his professional hockey career.

This from the article:

“Avery said Monday night during an After Show segment of Bravo TV’s Watch What Happens Live that he was leaving the game. When asked about his hockey future, Avery said, “I am officially retired. I threw my skates in the Hudson.“

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