Holos leaves the Avs; is going to Europe
Norwegian defenseman Jonas Holos closed his chapter in the history of the Colorado Avalanche. He is another European player who failed to make a roster.Holos, born in 1987,
has become famous thanks to his speed and strictly defensive style in the
national team of Norway. Colorado signed him in 2010 for two-year entry-level
contract. Holos made the opening night roster and debuted in the NHL on 16th
October. He played in 39 games, gained 6 points and in 17 games for the Lake
Erie Monsters. He had health problems and lost his position in the first team.
Holos was trying to
make the roster during the latest training camp. He failed and was sent down to
the Lake Erie where he had not played any game. Then he decided to ask for
release and end of his contract. The management agreed and Jonas is going back
to Europe.
It is shame because
he was talented player, but there was no place for him in these successful days
of the Avs defense. Do not forget on young guns Stefan Elliott and Tyson
Barrie. Eurolanche fanclub wishes to Jonas successful career in Europe and hope
we will see him back in the NHL soon.
David Puchovsky, Slovakia, eurolanche@eurolanche.com
14/10/2011 - 20:27
