Dallas Stars executives are considering what to do with suspended forward Sean Avery.
Avery's suspension ends on Dec. 18, but one sign that he's likely gone is that he's no longer listed on the team's Web site as a member of the roster.
The Associated Press reports the Stars probably won't say anything before Avery's six-game suspension ends Saturday.
Avery was suspended by the NHL over a Dec. 2 crude remark about ex-girlfriends who date other players.
Coach Dave Tippett and team leaders Mike Modano and Marty Turco later made it clear Avery isn't welcome back into the dressing room.
He's played only 23 games for Dallas since signing a $15.5 million, four-year contract.
Stars owner Tom Hicks, co-general managers Brett Hull and Les Jackson, and team president Jeff Cogen met yesterday to evaluate their options.
The Stars could put Avery on waivers or trade him. He also could be sent to the minors, but Dallas would have to pay his full salary. The team also would owe him all the money if he's cut.
Avery, in the offseason, could be bought out for two-thirds of what he's owed.
