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DENVER - NOVEMBER 04: Peter Mueller #88 of the Phoenix Coyotes tries to control the puck as he fends off David Jones #54 of the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center on November 4, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Coyotes 4-1. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: David Jones Proving To Be Late-Round Gem

by James Crider

Not many players drafted in the ninth round end up becoming top line forwards, but David Jones of the Avalanche is a rare exception. In fact, Jones was almost never drafted; he was taken 288th overall out of 292 drafted players in the 2003 Entry Draft...

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Not many players drafted in the ninth round end up becoming top line forwards, but David Jones of the Avalanche is a rare exception. In fact, Jones was almost never drafted; he was taken 288th overall out of 292 drafted players in the 2003 Entry Draft...

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Historically, the Colorado Avalanche haven't had a deep prospect pool. Sure, there was the occasional late round pick that turned into a Milan Hejduk or a Chris Drury, but for the most part that Avalanche haven't bred any star players...

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James Crider commented on Peter Forsberg Opts To Stay in Sweden

http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockeybladet/sverige/elitserien/modo/article6136079.ab It's been confirmed today that both Forsberg and Naslund will play for Modo. Both players will play the entire season for free.

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Tom Dougherty commented on Peter Forsberg Opts To Stay in Sweden

Yeah, and Brett Favre retired twice. Michael Jordan retired a few times as well. They came back. I'm calling baloney on this, he'll attempt a comeback....

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  With Forsberg it's certainly possible. Though, it's disheartening to know that Forsberg has opted to stay...

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Ben Dikman commented on Peter Forsberg Opts To Stay in Sweden

Not a bad move on Forsberg's part considering the durability issues that have plagued him for many years now. Can't blame him for wanting to get...

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Robert Young commented on Peter Forsberg Opts To Stay in Sweden

Peter Forsberg is not one to give up. I’m not counting him off for next season. But for now he’s made the right choice in staying...

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New Article: Forsberg Opts to Stay In Sweden

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Just like that, the Peter Forsberg rumors come to an end. Well, at least for this season. Various sources report that the former Avalanche star is going to stay in Sweden to play for the financially troubled Modo of the Swedish Elite League...

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James Crider commented on Tom Preissing Looks To Make Impact with Colorado Avalanche

Boy, am I wishing I didn't vote the "yes" option.

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New Article: The Wheels Falling Off of The Colorado Avalanche

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Nay sayers, unite: the Colorado Avalanche are free falling. After opening the season a record setting 10-1-2, the Avalanche have stumbled, going 2-3-1 in their last seven games. Craig Anderson is no longer doing his Patrick Roy impression...

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New Article: Preissing Looks To Make Inpact With AvalancheAfter

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After undergoing off-season knee surgery, defenseman Tom Preissing has recovered and will soon finally be able to suit up in his first game for the Colorado Avalanche. The timing couldn't be better...

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