It's fully understandable that many of those in the media (and blogosphere) are calling for a sideshow given the great copy it would produce, but I absolutely endorse what the NHL's done here. Promoting the game is one thing; childish, and downright crude and insulting, antics are another, and the last thing any professional sports league should be looking for is someone like Sean Avery setting the bar for what's in good taste.

A one-game suspension - and a considerable fine - is enough to ensure nonsense like this never happens again.