Today in Colorado Avalanche History
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Aug 10, 2010 5:00 AM MDT
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PrintHappy 26th birthday to Avalanche forward David Jones. The former Dartmouth player was on his way to a career year last year before a freak injury knocked him out for the season. Although he played in just 23 games, he set career highs in goals, assists, points and even +/-. Surely you'll read more about it in the next issue of the Official David Jones Fan Club Newsletter.
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Surely you’ll read more about it in the next issue of the Official David Jones Fan Club Newsletter.
It’ll come out just in time for his 30th birthday.
Sandie
"We called him Clark Kent because away from the rink, he was just a nerd. Then he'd go into the Colorado dressing room and put on his Avs jersey, and all of a sudden he was Super Joe"- Theo Fleury
by Sandie Gauthier on Aug 10, 2010 5:05 AM MDT reply actions
Is there any doubt which will come first?
Sandie
"We called him Clark Kent because away from the rink, he was just a nerd. Then he'd go into the Colorado dressing room and put on his Avs jersey, and all of a sudden he was Super Joe"- Theo Fleury
by Sandie Gauthier on Aug 10, 2010 6:21 AM MDT up reply actions
You two are officially listed under Dr. Jones’ “hater” category…
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
Heck No
I’m part of the fan club! But most players will have a semi-long term injury in four seasons.
Sandie
"We called him Clark Kent because away from the rink, he was just a nerd. Then he'd go into the Colorado dressing room and put on his Avs jersey, and all of a sudden he was Super Joe"- Theo Fleury
by Sandie Gauthier on Aug 10, 2010 7:17 AM MDT up reply actions
Not a hater, I’m a realist. He is the next Marek Svatos…every time he seems to get going, he gets injured
Help help! I'm being repressed!
Oh, Low Blow.
Sandie
"We called him Clark Kent because away from the rink, he was just a nerd. Then he'd go into the Colorado dressing room and put on his Avs jersey, and all of a sudden he was Super Joe"- Theo Fleury
by Sandie Gauthier on Aug 10, 2010 7:59 AM MDT up reply actions
dude, not cool
chiavsfan = “little ball of hater”
by MalachiConstant on Aug 10, 2010 8:10 AM MDT up reply actions
Hey, I pray every day that this team can achieve some sort of health…but it seems that every year they get on a small role and someone key goes down.
Help help! I'm being repressed!
Oh, I agree re: the teams injury problems. Mostly I just like the term “little ball of hate” and try to use it whenever possible. That being said, Dr. Jones does not quiet yet deserve the “next Svats” dubbing.
by MalachiConstant on Aug 10, 2010 9:00 AM MDT up reply actions
Well he’s 2 for 2 so far…lets hope it’s not 3 for 3 this coming year
Help help! I'm being repressed!
Keep your cubs fan pessimism away from the Avs damnit!!
by MalachiConstant on Aug 10, 2010 9:29 AM MDT up reply actions
You’re the “mom”, I thought you were the expert.
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by Americanario on Aug 10, 2010 2:33 PM MDT up reply actions
She’s an expert… b/c she’s watched a lot of replays… of people applying cream?
by MalachiConstant on Aug 10, 2010 2:44 PM MDT up reply actions
I usually don’t watch those sorts of replays in my “mom” capacity; however, it does help explain how I ended up in my “mom” capacity :-)
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by hockeymom on Aug 10, 2010 3:14 PM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
I will shoot you
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by UZ on Aug 10, 2010 4:43 PM MDT up reply actions
Aren’t too busy working on a newsletter to shoot anyone?
I just like the fights.
by Cheryl Bradley on Aug 10, 2010 5:04 PM MDT up reply actions
I’m insulted, now you won’t see the next one until November
Is it hockey season yet?
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Which means March….. ;)
Sandie
"We called him Clark Kent because away from the rink, he was just a nerd. Then he'd go into the Colorado dressing room and put on his Avs jersey, and all of a sudden he was Super Joe"- Theo Fleury
by Sandie Gauthier on Aug 11, 2010 11:52 PM MDT up reply actions
November??
Sweet! I wasn’t expecting it until the trade deadline. ;-)
I just like the fights.
by Cheryl Bradley on Aug 12, 2010 9:14 AM MDT up reply actions
Realist
The simple definition of a realist is someone who has a narrow, unsupported point of view who rejects the opinions of others regarding subject being discussed. Jones gets semi hit from behind two years ago and suffers a back injury. Last season an opposing player falls on the side of his leg and tears ligaments. Conclusion by a realist = see definition above. ROFLMAO!
That doesn’t change the fact that he’s been injured 2 years straight, just as he was getting his stride.
Svatos had some freak injuries too, but again…you could count on him getting injured. Hell, even Tanguay seemed to come up with a slight injury (usually knee) that would pull him from the line-up during the heart of a playoff race (no matter which team he is on).
It started as a joke, but still…if it happens to Jones again this year, freak injury or not, it will be 3 years and 3 major injuries. Again, hoping for the best…AKA, injury free
Help help! I'm being repressed!
Yes, hoping for the best. But Jones is not Forsberg with perpetual foot problems or Lindros with constant history of concussions. These are examples of being injury prone because something in there health could not take the rigors of the game. Like Dixomatic says, Jones has just been unlucky. Jones has the ability to put up 40 goals this year, barring a freak injury like the last two years.
Yes he does, the guy’s raw talent is unbelievable. The first year he was up, the knock was he couldn’t finish. Last year he proved he could, then oops…
Help help! I'm being repressed!
I hope his speed wasn’t effected by his latest injury. Having a full year of Jones, Duchene and Mueller should lead to some very fast, open ice hockey.
"Half the game is mental; the other half is being mental." -- Jim McKenny
I'm looking forward to watching Jones all season
I broke my leg playing hockey so Jones doesn’t have to. I have his injury covered for this year.
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by Jimmy Howard on Aug 10, 2010 9:40 AM MDT up reply actions
Wait, that’s how it works? I gotta get a hunting knife and find out where my ACL is.
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by UZ on Aug 10, 2010 4:44 PM MDT up reply actions
Jones out for 6 months. Collapsed lung blowing out his birthday candles.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Aug 10, 2010 10:50 AM MDT up reply actions
YEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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