James Wisniewski, Islanders Defenseman, Makes Obscene Gesture To Sean Avery (VIDEO)

During the first period of the New York Islanders' 6-4 win over the Rangers on Monday, Islanders defenseman James Wisniewski made an obscene gesture to Rangers star Sean Avery.

Wisniewski didn't think it was a big deal after the game. "He was doing his thing. I was doing mine," he said.

Avery had a different take on the incident.

"It's pretty obvious what the guy was doing. I'm sure nothing will happen to him. Nothing ever happens," Avery said. "It's interesting he'd get a warning for something like that. Imagine what would happen if I did it. They (the NHL) sent me to rehab."

Avery was suspended in 2008 for making vulgar comments about multiple ex-girlfriends who went on to date other hockey players. Scroll down to watch the video.

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Comments

[mmike1969]

06:37 PM on 11/12/2010

I am almost positive that it's Wisniewski asking Avery for a favor! :p

[tcnsrq]

01:08 PM on 10/14/2010

I love Avery

[Black Guy at Cornell]

08:33 AM on 10/13/2010

I don't see the problem with suggesting proper oral hygiene and brushing techniques to an opposing player...gotta reach those molars! :)

[kiddub]

11:32 PM on 10/12/2010

If the kids didnt know, they do now!

[mikeodd]

11:08 PM on 10/12/2010

As a lifelong Islanders-loathing NYRangers fan even I gotta say this is being blown way out of proportion and absolutely does not warrant a suspension. And before some onionhead starts babbling about kids and how impressionable they are, lest us forget the fistfight that also occurred.
With that said... POTVIN SUCKS!!! LETS GO RANGERS!!!

[Gerald Ward]

10:00 PM on 10/12/2010

Thanks Sean for not being on the Red Wings anymore. I make obscene gestures in your general direction.

[Counterglow]

09:59 PM on 10/12/2010

Wisniewski knew there wouldn't be a fight. Avery's only a problem when your back's turned.

[PhotoDave]

08:20 PM on 10/12/2010

LETS GO RANGERS!

[SyphonFilter]

07:30 PM on 10/12/2010

There is no question that James Wisniewski is in the wrong, by doing this lewd gesture, but becasue of sean avery's antics and cry baby shenanigans I hope that Wisniewski doesn't get suspended because sean avery is a well known instigator. He isn't a real Hockey player, and real Hockey fans know good player from fake one trick pony hockey players like sean avery. Wisniewski reacted because Sean Avery tried to antagonize him to take a penalty. Sean avery is just as guilty because he is the one yapping his mouth and trying to create trouble instead of playing hockey. The analogy I like to use is the one in which the drug user is not only at fault but the drug provider. Sean Avery is a hooligan with no skills and the Blue Skirts organization, who by the way, pays no property tax on their building, MSG, and tore down a section of their cheap seats called the blue seats for the sole purpose of making more luxury boxes while cutting the seats for the true hockey fan. Anyway, great game last night, and it was good to see a bunch of young kids on the Islanders beat up on the overpaid Blue Skirts.

[RecoveryRoad]

05:54 PM on 10/12/2010

I'm a big fan of hockey, and I play ice hockey. That said, I think what the Islander did was way out of line. I don't care how "hated" Avery is, it's no excuse to be so vulgar. Hockey has this eye for an eye mindset and believes it can deal out retribution when necessary. The problem is that retribution/revenge often exceeds the offense. That's why there's been hundreds of gratuitous incidents in the sport, all in the name of defending your teammate. That Islander needed to just come in, take the body, and stand his ground...and grow up.

[Black Guy at Cornell]

08:35 AM on 10/13/2010

I dunno, I've seen (and performed) some pretty vulgar LAX celebrations; most of the time the coaches and players just chuckle and move on. This seems sort of overblown to me.

[OnlyIfIHaveTo]

05:25 PM on 10/12/2010

Who writes these stupid headlines? Does the person that enters the sports stories here think everyone gets a trophy like they did when they played?

[NatTurner1]

04:55 PM on 10/12/2010

what a thug!

[bweve05]

11:48 PM on 10/12/2010

Thats right turn those tables! lol

[imajoebob]

02:20 PM on 10/12/2010

Who'da thunk it? Sean Avery is right about something.

[jerseydevil24]

01:45 PM on 10/12/2010

If Sean Avery was involved he deserved it.

[Pucker]

01:45 PM on 10/12/2010

People who don't appreciate the sport of hockey find the fighting, and by extension the whole sport, barbaric. If you follow hockey and know Sean Avery, then you understand very clearly why some people just need to get punched in the face.

[jerseydevil24]

02:09 PM on 10/12/2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn_w30xJ4Yg