"Avalanche forward David Jones isn't quite at that stage where he borrows the line from actor Kevin Bacon? in the movie "Animal House?," when fraternity pledge Chip Diller screams during a painful process, "Thank you, sir, may I have another?"

Jones, however, is somewhat thankful for the kick in the rear he absorbed from coach Joe Sacco in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss at Nashville. Jones was a healthy scratch in Music City, the first time this season he watched in street clothes while available. "