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Craig Jones

Craig Jones is a freelance NHL writer from the UK, covering the Colorado Avalanche. Watching the NHL from afar, Craig has followed the Avs for more than two decades, and wrote about them for almost one. To get the UK perspective of the NHL and everything Colorado, follow Craig on Twitter @craigjones29.

Avalanche’s Bowen Byram a Welcome Return to Defensive Group

Craig Jones | February 7, 2023

The Colorado Avalanche are back in action after the All-Star Break tonight, with a road game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. They will be boosted by the return of two players,…

Avalanche Must Fix Attitude and Power Play Problems

Craig Jones | January 13, 2023

Fans of the Colorado Avalanche have needed patience this season. The team has been hit with injuries, but the expectation was that they would improve when healthy and work their…

Avalanche Must Rest Netminder Alexandar Georgiev

Craig Jones | January 4, 2023

The Colorado Avalanche are currently on a four-game losing streak. Injuries continue to hold this team back, but poor play has also played a part in their recent run. One…

3 Takeaways from Avalanche’s 3-2 Loss to Golden Knights – 1/2/23

Craig Jones | January 3, 2023

The Colorado Avalanche suffered their fourth defeat in a row when they were beaten 3-2 by the Vegas Golden Knights at Ball Arena. A good showing in the first and…

Avalanche Forward Evan Rodrigues Developing Into a Key Piece

Craig Jones | December 21, 2022

Given the injuries they have suffered so far this season, the Colorado Avalanche have been one of the toughest teams to get a real grip on, as to how good…

3 Takeaways From Avalanche’s 1-0 Win Over Islanders – 12/19/22

Craig Jones | December 20, 2022

Anyone just looking at the score would be forgiven for thinking they’d missed a dull game, but that wasn’t the case. The Colorado Avalanche came out on top, beating the…

Avalanche’s Shane Bowers Future on the Line Back in AHL

Craig Jones | December 15, 2022

Shane Bowers entered the Colorado Avalanche organization with a solid reputation and was expected to make the NHL. He came as part of the Matt Duchene trade deal and was…

Avalanche’s Jean-Luc Foudy Is the Team’s Best Call-Up in 2022-23

Craig Jones | December 15, 2022

It’s been two months of American Hockey League (AHL) call-ups for the injury-riddled Colorado Avalanche. The Avs have pretty much emptied their prospect cupboard, which includes Jean-Luc Foudy. Still young…

Nathan MacKinnon’s First 600 Games Sets Him up to Be an All-Time Great

Craig Jones | September 1, 2022

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon played his 600th NHL regular-season game against the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night. The 26-year-old was kept off the scoreboard last night, something that has…

3 Takeaways from Avalanche’s Home Loss to Canucks

Craig Jones | March 24, 2022

This game will be easy to forget. The Colorado Avalanche lost 3-1 to the Vancouver Canucks in Denver on Wednesday night, in a game that saw no goals in the…

Avalanche Projected Lines After Four Players Added to Roster

Craig Jones | March 22, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche decided to add numerous small pieces at the trade deadline rather than making one big splash. That means big changes to the roster, and while things won’t work out…

Colorado Avalanche Add Depth but No Big Piece at Trade Deadline

Craig Jones | March 21, 2022

For many weeks, the Colorado Avalanche have been linked with a big trade deadline move, and ultimately, a move of that size didn’t come to life. That doesn’t mean the…

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