NEW YORK — Sean Avery’s days with the Rangers appear over.
The noted agitator cleared waivers Wednesday and was assigned to the Connecticut Whale of the AHL. The move clears his $1.93 million from the team’s salary cap.
Avery was in the final season of the contract he originally signed with the Stars. He didn’t play in New York’s final two exhibition games, and it became inevitable he would be cut.
Rangers coach John Tortorella said Tuesday the club had better players than Avery. It was not known if the forward will report to the AHL team or try to join a club in Europe.
Devils sign Sykora
NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey agreed with Petr Sykora to terms of a one-year deal, completing the former Devil’s bid to return to the NHL after an 18-month absence.
The 34-year-old forward last played in the NHL for the Wild in 2009-10.
Crosby remains a no-go
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Penguins captain Sidney Crosby skated with the team but still doesn’t know when he will be able to play in a game.
Crosby hasn’t been cleared for contact in practice and will miss at least the first few games of the regular season.
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The Coyotes signed enforcer Paul Bissonnette to a two-year contract extension.
The Associated Press
