Interesting article in the Post today, where Larry Brooks notes that the NHL seems to have zero scruples when it comes to cashing in on Sean Avery.

Sure we’ll revile and demonize the guy in the days following his infamous face-guard of the Devils’ Martin Brodeur, and we’ll even change our rule book to embarrass the little jerk, but that doesn’t mean we won’t make a quick buck selling T-Shirts reading “Avery Rule No. 16″ across the chest.

According to a well-placed source, the NHL approved the concept and design before soliciting approval from the Players Association. The NHLPA then asked for and was granted Avery’s permission to go forward.
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The NHL, of course, won’t profit alone. The players will get their share of the revenue generated by sale of this tee shirt.

That includes Martin Brodeur.

Hear that, Marty? You’ll get what’s coming to you after all!

In all seriousness, it’s a neat shirt for Ranger fans for sure, but the hypocrisy of the situation is epic. My advice? F* the NHL. Buy this fan-made Avery Rules shirt instead.

Heck, we’ll even do our part here on Hot Stove New York by seeing what we can whip up ourselves, so check back in later to see if it’s been added to our Online Shop.
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UPDATE: Here they be. Fresh off the presses, get your very own “Avery Rules” shirt from HSNY’s Online Shop.