NHL: Report: Rangers looking to bring back Avery

Sean Avery back to New York?: The New York Post reports, Rangers GM Glen Sather is in Dallas for the teams’ game Friday and is expected to meet with Stars co-GM Les Jackson to hammer out details that could lead to Avery eventually rejoining the Blueshirts before March 4.

Atlanta Interested in Avery?: Interesting rumors going around that Atlanta Thrashers and Dallas Stars have had discussions about forward Sean Avery. The Talks have centered around the Thrashers sending D Mathieu Schnedier to Dallas in exchanged for Avery, 1st round and a mid-top tier prospect. For the Thrashers to take Avery off of the Stars hands, It is believed the Thrashers are seeking a 1st round pick and prospects.

Would it be in the Stars interest to vastly overpay for Schnedier to get rid of Avery’s salary?. Possibly. The Thrashers did pursue Avery this summer. This is something to keep an eye on leading up to the trade deadline.

Bruins eye Erik Cole?: The Boston Globe suggests the Oilers and Bruins are working on a deal that would send Erik Cole to Boston.