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Jul 2, 2008 3:05 pm US/Eastern

Noted 'Pest' Sean Avery Leaves Rangers For Dallas

Stars Sign Forward To Four-Years, $15.5 Million

DALLAS (CBS/AP) ―

Click to enlarge 1 of 3: Sean Avery was rushed to the hospital in cardiac arrest after rupturing his spleen as a Ranger. The Dallas Stars signed Avery to a four-year, $15.5 million deal on Wednesday. (File)
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Click to enlarge 2 of 3: Sean Avery No. 16 of the New York Rangers scores a second period goal against the Los Angeles Kings on Feb. 5, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Click to enlarge 3 of 3: Sean Avery #16 of the New York Rangers celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils during game three of the 2008 NHL Eastern Conference Quarterfinals on April 13, 2008 at Madison Square Garden.
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It wasn't always pretty, but it always effective. That will be the memory of noted pest Sean Avery as a New York Ranger. The Dallas Stars signed Avery to a four-year, $15.5 million deal Wednesday, bringing his era in the Big Apple to an end.

The 28-year-old forward is a former NHL-leader in penalty minutes, but his style is effective. In 86 games with the New York Rangers over the last two seasons, the club was 50-20-16 with him in the lineup and 9-13-3 without him.

Sean Avery's Run With The Rangers

"We are excited about the opportunity to add a player like Sean Avery to our group," Stars co-general manager Brett Hull said. "His ability to play the game with skill and tenacity makes us a better team and is a great complement to the players we have here."

In the recent playoffs, the league put in a so-called "Avery Rule" after he set up in front of New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur and blocked the goalie's view by waving his hand and stick. Asked about it the next day, Stars goalie Marty Turco said: "Hopefully, guys understand the integrity of the sport. That's just something you don't do. It's kind of bush league. Hopefully it's the last we see of it."

Avery wound up scoring three goals in the series victory. But he lacerated his spleen in the following round against Pittsburgh and was finished.

Dallas will pay him $3.5 million in the upcoming season, then $4 million each of the following three years.