The Rangers have thrown caution to the wind by picking up the most famous instigator the NHL has seen in years. Sean Avery was claimed off re-entry waivers from the Dallas Stars on 3-3-09. For Avery Jeremy Kerley Authentic Jersey , this might be his last chance to resurrect his career. Avery hasn't played in the NHL since he was suspended in December for making a crude remark about other hockey players dating his former girlfriends. The controversial forward served a six-game ban and completed treatment in a league counseling program. Even after serving his suspension, the Dallas Stars made it clear to Avery that he would not be returning to their organization. Other teams agreed with the Stars' punishment and no team considered picking up the noted agitator. Get your own New York Rangers tickets and don't miss the drama. The Rangers decided to approach Avery and are responsible for half of the money remaining on his contract Jeremy Kerley Jersey , which runs through the next three seasons with a salary cap hit of more than $3.8 million a year. The Rangers are very familiar with Avery. He left the club after last year's playoffs for a four-year deal worth $15.5 million with the Stars, who will pay the other half of Avery's contract.Avery spent the previous 1.5 NHL seasons with the Rangers David Harris Jersey Sale , and gave them an instant boost when he first arrived from Los Angeles in February 2007. The Rangers advanced to the second round of the playoffs in both seasons Avery was on the team. Last season, he registered 15 goals and 18 assists in 57 games David Harris Jets Jersey , and racked up 154 penalty minutes, which was the second most on the team.