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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.

Colorado Avalanche Have New Identity After Two Trade Moves

Craig Jones | March 16, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche have made two trades ahead of Monday’s trade deadline, and the strong feeling is that they are not done yet. Whatever happens over the next few days…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Editor's Choice, Trade Deadline

Avalanche Give Francouz a Well-Earned Contract

Craig Jones | March 13, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche have tied up their backup netminder Pavel Francouz for another two years, it was announced on Saturday. The 31-year-old has signed a two-year deal worth an average…

Categories Avalanche Goaltending, Avalanche Transactions

3 Takeaways from Avalanche’s 2-0 Loss to Hurricanes – 3/10/22

Craig Jones | March 11, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche suffered a 2-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night, rounding off their Eastern road trip to give them a 1-2 record from the three games…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche 2022 Trade Options Must Include Bottom Six Scoring

Craig Jones | March 9, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche are heading towards a trade deadline where they are expected to be very active. Big names have been mentioned, the cap space is ready and waiting to…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Trade Deadline

Avalanche Defenseman Jack Johnson Continues to Outplay Expectations

Craig Jones | March 3, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche are continuing to see Jack Johnson outplay the expectations placed on him at the start of the season, and considering the injuries that the team has seen,…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Editor's Choice

3 Takeaways as Avalanche Come Back to Beat Islanders – 3/1/22

Craig Jones | March 2, 2022

Comeback wins should be celebrated by fans as something to be proud of, an achievement by the players on the ice. For the Colorado Avalanche, these are simply becoming part…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Team Switzerland Wins First Game in Beijing to Make Quarter Finals

Craig Jones | February 15, 2022

It is fair to say the Olympic tournament has so far not gone too well for Team Switzerland, but after a win against the Czech Republic in the playoff round,…

Categories Olympics

Avalanche’s Trade Deadline Plans Hinge on Bowen Byram’s Health

Craig Jones | February 15, 2022

It really is the million-dollar question in Colorado right now — what is the current health of Bowen Byram? Unfortunately, even a crystal ball may not give you the right…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Editor's Choice

2022 Olympics: 3 Takeaways from Team Switzerland’s 1-0 Loss to Russia

Craig Jones | February 9, 2022

Team Switzerland got their 2022 Beijing Olympics campaign underway with a game against Team Russia. This was also the first game of the men’s tournament, and despite the 1-0 scoreline,…

Categories Olympics

Andres Ambuhl Becomes First Swiss Player to Play in 5 Olympic Games

Craig Jones | February 8, 2022

When you take a look down the Team Switzerland Olympic roster, the first thing that jumps out to you is that they are taking a lot of experience with them.…

Categories Olympics

Avalanche Prospect Drew Helleson Can Shine at Olympics for Team USA

Craig Jones | February 8, 2022

Another day, another Colorado Avalanche defensive prospect to look out for. This time, it’s Drew Helleson as he’s playing for Team USA at the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing. Drafted…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Olympics

2022 Olympic Men’s Hockey Team Switzerland Preview

Craig Jones | January 31, 2022

There are winners and losers from the lack of NHL participation at the Olympic Games, and when it comes to Team Switzerland, they are one of the winners. Switzerland are…

Categories Olympics
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