The David Jones and Shane O'Brien appreciation thread

[Foppa Frossa]

Even though they ended their Avalanche careers on a low-note (we'll, O'Brien on a high note in Vegas), I still feel like they deserve recognition. David Jones had some snipes, and O'Brien was money a few times on a 5-on-3 kill.

*stick tap*

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[CalderKing21]

naw, just glad they're gone. mistakes of the previous regime quickly fixed.

 

[JWK]

Thank you guys for getting us Tanguay back.

 

[Huis Clos*]

Good riddance. Don't let the door hit you on the way out.

 

[Taak19]

I was hoping Jones would rebound, Shane, don't care. Good luck in my home town guys. Maybe I can party it up with Orr'Brien himself.

 

[bohlmeister]

 

[Alex Jones]

Jones had his moments. SOB had a couple. when he wasn't being a total Pejorative Slur he could have some effect.

 

[IndustryLeech]

 

[LazRNN]

Jones had a couple of good years, a few nice OT goals, but it's pretty amazing getting value out of him after the season he had (let alone getting his contract off the books).

 

[5280]

I definitely will not miss SOB sheltering the puck along the boards.

 

[member 116861]

I appreciate David Jones but I have absolutely no appreciation for Shane O'Brien. I'm so happy that ****** is finally off this team.

 

[Zih]

Let's all reminisce about the highlight of David Jones' career.



It ain't easy to flatten someone so gracefully.

 

[shadow1]

David Jones looked really good in 2009-2010 before blowing out his knee. After that, his speed suffered. He definitely had some good moments from 2011 to 2013, but overall I was not a fan. Red hot or ice cold, with no in-between.

Shane O'Brien was good/adequate in his first year with the Avs, and was mysteriously benched in year two. Not much to say.

 

[Avs71]

Jones had the occasional snipe where you thought holy ****. This guy is sick. I remember when he first got into the NHL with his inside outside move, and he just burned defenders with it. Shame he got hurt that year.

O'Brien, I always wished he worked out. He seems like a guy everyone loves off the ice, and he could be entertaining. If he played with in his limitations he could probably stick somewhere. I thought it'd be here, but too many times he tried rushing when he was the last guy back.

Both guys seem like genuine nice guys, but it was time for them to go. I hope they both rebound in Calgary, especially since they're no longer in the same division as the Avs.

 

[Skip2myBordyloo]

jones had a really nice snipe against the blues in ot this past year, aside from that this year was a total bust.

i had a little mancrush on this guy a few years ago, it's a shame things turned out this way. there was also a freak injury where he just kinda dropped near the bench and i was confused on what happened , " did he he a strut in the ice ?" gets hurt from invisible lines.

 

[AvsWraith]

I liked Jones before his knee injury, but I don't think he has been the same since. Either way, best of luck to him in CGY. I'm just really glad to have Tangs back.

 

[The Shermanator]

I'm really really really going to miss all the drunk jokes in the GDT.

Poor Zanon. Dude is going to take on even more scapegoating now.

 

[The Pwnerer]

I will always remember Orr'Brien losing the puck after trying to dangle in the offensive blue line then cross checking the guy in the face who was about to beat him in the latter part of last year.

 

[Nalens Oga]

One thing to remember about Jones was that he was one of the few non high pick Avs fwds that were drafted by the team and managed to contribute in the last few years.

 

[Jayevs]

Jones-Stastny-Stewart
Friggin loved that line

 

[Freudian]

Jones has a wicked shot that set him up for life. I hope he succeeds in Calgary.

O'Brien is by all accounts a guy that's easy going and keeps the mood light. I thought he played well last year but Sacco obviously hated him at that stage. I think it's good for Avs to not have him around our young guys. Time to get serious.

 

[zxcvnm]

I appreciate David Jones and Shane O'Brien for bringing Tanguay back to the Avs.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

Jones was one of my favourite Avs when he first got into the league. He was big, fast and loved to drive the net. Unfortunately, as he got more established he seemed to lose that drive. I'm sure a lot of that had to do with injuries that made him a bit apprehensive, but every now and again we would see a glimpse of that Jones. Hopefully he finds his game again in Calgary, he seemed like a likeable guy, and he worked hard to get into the league.

 

[CobraAcesS]

I feel like they both should be in this thread thanking the fans for those fat ass contracts that neither of them are worth.

Cheers to less rift raft on the team, see you soon Hunwick & Zannon.

I appreciate David Jones and Shane O'Brien for bringing Tanguay back to the Avs.

Oh and this, honorable mention to Jay Feaster as well.

(I think there are a few people on this board who would have probably contributed more to the team than D. Jones did last year. Scouts? Uh... Guys who can stack pucks?)

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

I was one of the biggest Jones haters. He was AWFUL last season, no excuses. I think O'Brien was OK when he played, I don't really understand why he was benched(playing wise). He's better than Zanon. Anyway, GL Jones and O'Brien!