David Jones' NHL Journey: From Late-Round Pick to Grinder
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- May 9, 2026
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David Jones, a late-round NHL gem, began his journey with the Colorado Avalanche, showcasing his skills in junior hockey and college. Despite injuries, he peaked with 27 goals in the 2010-11 season. Traded to Calgary, he contributed solid numbers, including their first postseason goal since 2009. Later, he moved to Minnesota and Anaheim, but his career en…
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David Jones, a late-round NHL gem, began his journey with the Colorado Avalanche, showcasing his skills in junior hockey and college. Despite injuries, he peaked with 27 goals in the 2010-11 season. Traded to Calgary, he contributed solid numbers, including their first postseason goal since 2009. Later, he moved to Minnesota and Anaheim, but his career ended with a tryout. Known for toughness and timely production, Jones career was a testament to late-round draft picks. Support the show:Get a di
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