The struggles experienced by winger David Jones this season make the remainder of his contract seem like an albatross for the Avalanche going forward.

Jones signed a four-year, $16 million deal prior to the season and delivered all of three goals in 33 games while spending numerous games in the press box as a healthy scratch. While he was coming off two consecutive 20-goal campaigns entering the year he was a huge disappointment this season and becomes a buyout candidate over the summer.

David Jones was a healthy scratch Sunday.

Just an FYI as Jones is having a poor season with three goals, nine points and a minus-11 rating in 33 games. He should not be in your lineup.

David Jones hopes to redeem his poor 2013 season with a good final 10 games.

Hones has only three goals and seven points in 28 games after returning to action on Monday from a knee injury. "When Jonesie's playing well, he's a physical player," coach Joe Sacco said. "He needs to play like that all the time, and I think he got away from that. He's a guy who needs to unnerve the opposition. He needs to get in on the forecheck and use his size and speed - and then he gets chances with his good shot after that. He's always been a streaky player, but this year he never really caught fire. But he's got a chance to finish well, at least." He replaced Aaron Palushaj in the Avs lineup as Palushaj was a healthy scratch.