Sean Avery served a six-game suspension for inappropriate behaviour. (Frank Franklin II/Associated Press)

Sean Avery has played his last game for the Dallas Stars after the NHL team decided not to welcome back the forward Sunday after he served a six-game suspension for inappropriate behaviour.

The NHL threw the book at Avery on Dec. 5, barring him six games, without pay, for comments made during Dallas' recent visit to Calgary.

Prior to the Stars' 3-1 win over the Flames, Avery said, among other things, he couldn't understand why NHL players keep falling in love with his former girlfriends.

"Sean can focus on resolving his personal issues and the Stars will have closure on this episode. The team needs to put its energies into winning," said Dallas co-general manager Brett Hull, who was integral in bringing Avery to Dallas over the summer.

The Stars said they would not challenge the conduct clause in Avery's guaranteed four-year, $15.5-million US contract signed in the off-season.

So, what do you think? Did the Stars make the right move in ridding themselves of the feisty Avery or did they overreact? Should they send him to the American Hockey League for the balance of the season or attempt to make a trade?