Avalanche Signings

Coloarado have re-signed foward David Jones on Thursday June 8th, 2012 to a 4 year deal worth 16 million. The Avalanche did not stop there as they also re-signed Matt Hunwick to a 2 year deal.

David Jones- RW

Number: 54

Height: 6' 2"

Weight: 210

Shoots: Right

Born: Aug 10, 1984 (Age 27)

Birthplace: Guelph, ON, Canada

“David has been one of our top offensive players over the past two seasons" said GM and Vice-President of the Avalanche Greg Sherman. Jones was drafted in the ninth round, 288th overall in the 2003 NHL Entry draft by the Avalanche. Jones is the lowest ever drafted player by the Avalanche to play in the NHL. David played his first game in the NHL in the 2007-08 season, where he went on to play 27 games in the season and 10 playoff games. Jones finished the 2011-12 season a total of 20 goals, 17 assist and 5 game winners in 72 games. He finished the season tied in 5th for points with McGinn. Jones best season was the 2010-11 season where he got 27 goals and 18 assist, Jones will be hoping to get back and maybe hit the 50 point total.

Matt Hunwick- D

Number: 48

Height: 5' 11"

Weight: 190

Shoots: Left

Born: May 21, 1985 (Age 27)

Birthplace: Warren, MI, United States

Hunwick was drafted in the 7th round, 224th overall in the 2004 NHL Entry draft by the Boston Bruins. Hunwick was traded to the Avalanche in the 2010-11 season from the Bruins for Colby Cohen. Matt put up 3 goals, 3 assist and was a -3 in the plus/minus catagory in 33 games this past season.