from NHL.com,

Is Sean Avery done with hockey?

The controversial forward told a live viewing audience during the online “After Show” segment of Bravo TV’s “Watch What Happens Live”, that he was calling it quits.

Avery’s announcement came after the show’s host, Andy Cohen, posed a viewer question to him regarding his future.

“Sean, what are your thoughts about your hockey future?” Cohen asked Avery.

The 31-year-old Avery lounged back in his chair and said: “I am officially retired; I threw my skates in the Hudson [River].”

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added 12:45pm, via Chris Johnston tweet,

Pat Morris says Sean Avery’s future plans will be determined by interest in the summer. Says he was “joking” last night.

added 12:58pm, via Larry Brooks tweet,

Avery tells Post post-hockey career will start when contract expires. “No, that wasn’t a joke, yes I’m retiring at end of season and its ok”