Brodeur Shows "First-Class" Sportsmanship

Some may consider Avery a no body in the NHL, a player that is purely an agitator and has no skill; or a player that should not be allowed on television because he is a disgrace to the game and has no class. I on the other hand believe that Avery is a player that should be idolized. Yes he may be a bad ass, but he competes extremely hard game in and game out and only wants to win. If those aren't qualities that every player should idolize then I don't really know what should be. O yes on the other hand you could have Martin Brodeur as your role model, a has been goaltender, who is now a "fatso" and just looking to break records such as the loudest cry in the NHL. For all the publicity that Avery received in the first round of the play-offs, the kid let his play speak for himself. Avery had a monster series, scoring three goals in the first three games of the series and adding two helpers for a total of five points in five games. One of his goals was on the power-play and another was a game winner. Avery only had six penalty minutes and was a plus three with nine shots on goal. He played hard and his team won it’s as simple that. In game five with the Rangers being up 4-1 after the first period, Avery drew a lot of attention he was ran all over the ice and was even horse collared by David Clarkson of the Devils after the Rangers had scored a goal. Avery did not retaliate once and continued to play through all of the "first-class" sportsmanship the Devils displayed. The greatest display of sportsmanship came at the end of the game. Traditionally, in the NHL, after a series each team shakes the opposition’s hands as a sign of respect. Avery was going through the line respectfully just like any other player, however, when he got to Mr. Brodeur he was denied a hand shake. Brodeur did not even look at Avery he just moved on to the next player. Analysts love to pick on the players that compete hard game in and game out, but may not have the stats to show for it, but all is good when a supposed "all-star" doesn't carry out his gentlemanly duties for the league. It really makes you think, who the “all-stars” are in this generation of hockey.