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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The way the Colorado Avalanche see it, two Bourques are better than just one.Forwards Gabriel Bourque and Rene Bourque each signed one-year deals Monday after being invited to camp on a professional tryout. Gabriel Bourques deal is a two-way contract, meaning he still has to clear waivers.The Bourques, who are not related, add depth to a forward crew that already includes Nathan MacKinnon, captain Gabriel Landeskog and Matt Duchene.We feel like theyve earned the right to be here, earned the contracts, first-year Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said. Both are a little bit different players, but both have been good in their own ways through training camp and the preseason games.Gabriel Bourque is coming off an injury-marred season that limited him to 22 games with Nashville. He suffered a head injury on Nov. 27 and didnt return.Its been a tough 10 months, said Gabriel Bourque, a fifth-round pick by the Predators in 2009. But its a new day, a new year, a new start. Theres a little less weight on my shoulders right now.In Gabriel Bourque, Colorado gets a tough competitor. Takes a lot of pride in the defensive part of the game, being a gritty competitor, Bednar said.Rene Bourque brings a wealth of experience having suited up in 660 career games with Chicago, Calgary, Montreal, Anaheim and Columbus. The 34-year-old played in 49 games with the Blue Jackets last season and scored three goals.In Rene Bourque, Colorado receives a player who can move up and down our lineup, on the left side and the right side, Bednar said.As an added bonus to signing his deal, Rene Bourque can finally bring his family to the Mile High City. They were in a holding pattern until he made the roster.Its going to be nice to get them down here as soon as possible, he said.After such a solid career, attempting to make the roster on a professional tryout was a bit humbling. But he took it in stride.I put myself in this situation and so I had to dig myself out, said Rene Bourque, who was signed by Chicago as a non-drafted free agent in 2004 after playing collegiately at the University of Wisconsin. I wouldnt have come here if I didnt think I could still play. ... It was up to me to perform and make a name for myself again.In other moves Monday, the Avalanche reassigned defenseman Duncan Siemens to San Antonio of the American Hockey League.The roster is nearing completion with the season about to kick off for Colorado on Saturday against Dallas. Bednar is still waiting on the health status of a few of his veteran players to put the finishing touches on his team. Jarome Iginla and John Mitchell are dealing with aching hips, while Blake Comeau has a groin ailment.We dont know exactly whos going to be ready for Saturday, Bednar said. The individual situations have a trickle-down effect for the rest of the roster. Chris Lindstrom Youth Jersey . 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Takkarist McKinley Youth Jersey . What general manager Dave Nonis called "short and productive" negotiations ended with Kessel signing a US$64-million, eight-year contract on Tuesday. PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers didnt put all the blame on quarterback Landry Jones for Thursdays preseason loss against Philadelphia.Jones threw four first-half interceptions, including one that was returned for a touchdown. But the Steelers were quick to defend their backup quarterback following the 17-0 loss.Some of it was good plays by them and some of it was negligence by us, whether its route-running or throwing, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. I understand that it falls under his stat line, but those are unit plays.Second-year wide receiver Sammie Coates took the blame for Jones first interception. It happened on the opening play of the Steelers second drive when Nolan Carroll stepped in front of a pass intended for Coates and returned the interception 38 yards for a score.I shouldve come off that ball harder, Coates said. It was all my fault. Not on the quarterback at all.The second interception came at the end of a lengthy drive that saw Jones march the Steelers to the Philadelphia 8-yard line. Jones moved the Steelers 71 yards in 14 plays, picking up two third downs along the way before a Cobi Hamilton fade was broken up by Leodis McKelvin and intercepted by Malcolm Jenkins.It was a real good throw, Hamilton said. He couldnt put it any better. I just have to go up and make the play.It was a similar story on the third interception. Jones moved the Steelers 60 yards on 10 plays, converting two more third downs, but another pass intended for Coates was picked off in the end zone by Aaron Grymes.I didnt jump or do anything, Coates said. When the quarterback gives you a chance to go up and get the ball, you have to make the play.Jones absorbed a heavy hit and released a wobbly throw on the fourtth interception, an easy one for Jaylen Watkins, who camped under the throw.dddddddddddd Jones finished the game 12 of 20 for 111 yards with his four turnovers.You cant ever find comfort in those things, Jones said. It was probably as bad as it looked out there. You want to go out there and put your best foot forward and play the way you know youre capable of playing.Jones, the Steelers 2013 fourth-round pick, took the bulk of the snaps last season when the Steelers played five preseason games. It was largely inconsistent at times, as the former Oklahoma standout mixed good and bad on the practice field with several up-and-down gameday showings.But the extended preseason prepared Jones for his first meaningful regular-season action last season, as he filled in when starter Ben Roethlisberger missed time with a sprained MCL and bruised tibia. Jones rallied the Steelers to victories against Arizona and Oakland, but struggled during a loss at Kansas City.That experience helped Jones enter his fourth season with additional confidence in his abilities and more time under center.Tomlin has preserved Roethlisberger during training camp practices and sat his veteran quarterback for the first two preseason games, allowing more opportunities for Jones.Jones seemingly took a step back Thursday, throwing four interceptions in a losing effort. Regardless, the 27-year-old quarterback plans to take the most recent outing against the Eagles as a learning experience and grow from it.Things like that are going to happen, Jones said. You are going to play bad. So, you learn from it and you move on. ' ' '