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Gabriel Landeskog's Clear Message Amid Avalanche Offseason
Gabriel Landeskog's Clear Message Amid Avalanche Offseason originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The story of Colorado Avalanche star forward Gabriel Landeskog is an inspiring one. After being away from the NHL ice for nearly three years due to a serious injury, Landeskog finally returned to action in Game 3 of the Avs' first-round series against the Dallas Stars in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs. Advertisement Although the Avalanche ultimately failed to advance to the second round after losing to Dallas in seven games, Landeskog's return was a notably positive takeaway from Colorado's 2024-25 season. Before the final screening of the TV miniseries "A Clean Sheet: Gabe Landeskog," which is based on Landeskog's journey while dealing with his injury, the Swedish pro opened up about what he's been up to since the Avalanche's elimination at the hands of Dallas. 'I've been back in the gym, back on the ice, and I'm feeling good,' Landeskog said, per Evan Rawal of The Denver Gazette. Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) looks on during the third period against the Miron-Imagn Images Selected second overall in the 2011 NHL draft by the Avalanche, Landeskog immediately proved to Colorado that he was the real deal, as he scored 22 goals and recorded 30 assists for 52 points in 82 games during his rookie campaign in the league. Advertisement His performance in that season was enough to earn him the 2011-12 Calder Trophy award. He reached what can be considered the pinnacle of his time with the Avalanche in 2022 when Colorado won the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2001. Landeskog, who has a cap hit of $7 million each season until the end of the 2028-29 campaign, has 248 goals and 323 assists in 738 regular-season games in his career with Colorado. Related: Avalanche's Coach Denies Gabriel Landeskog Rumors: 'No Truth to That' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
NBC Sports
12-04-2025
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- NBC Sports
Landeskog to play in second straight game with AHL's Eagles as he mounts NHL comeback
Gabriel Landeskog and his surgically repaired knee — the one that's caused him to miss nearly three years — take another big step forward by playing in a second straight game for the Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey League on Saturday night. The longtime Colorado Avalanche captain Landeskog is on loan to the Eagles as part of a conditioning assignment. He's trying to get up to speed in his bid to possibly join the Avalanche for a playoff run. The organization announced Landeskog would be in the lineup once again Saturday when the Eagles play the Henderson Silver Knights at Blue Arena in Loveland, Colorado. Landeskog logged nearly 15 minutes, took two shots and spent time in the penalty box during the Eagles' 2-0 win Friday in front of a crowd cheering for No. 92. Before Friday, Landeskog hadn't played in a professional game since he helped the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup in 2022 because of a knee injury and subsequent surgeries. 'Physically, I feel great,' Landeskog said Friday of his return. 'It's the first game in a long time so I've got plenty of things to work on and get better at but, yeah, it was a lot of fun.' Landeskog's injury stems from the 2020 'bubble' season when he was sliced above the knee by the skate of Cale Makar in a playoff game against Dallas. Landeskog eventually underwent a cartilage transplant procedure on May 10, 2023, and has been on long-term injured reserve. The procedure was similar to the one performed on Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball in March 2023. Ball returned to the court for a preseason game in October, which hinted at a possible timeline for Landeskog's return. Landeskog's comeback has been the subject of a documentary series called 'A Clean Sheet: Gabe Landeskog' that's airing on TNT and TruTV. 'I've been thinking about this for a long time and envisioning this, and envisioning being in a competitive hockey game again,' Landeskog said. 'Obviously, there were times where I didn't know if that was ever going to happen. So it felt great being in the battle again — on the bench, in the room, on the ice, all the nuances of a hockey game. Really fun being back.' Should all go smooth with his conditioning assignment, the 32-year-old forward from Sweden might very well be activated for Colorado's first-round playoff series. The Avalanche enter the postseason as the Central Division's No. 3 seed and will open on the road.
Fox Sports
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Landeskog will play in 2nd straight game with AHL's Eagles as he bids to suit up for Avs in playoffs
Associated Press Gabriel Landeskog and his surgically repaired knee — the one that's caused him to miss nearly three years — take another big step forward by playing in a second straight game for the Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey League on Saturday night. The longtime Colorado Avalanche captain Landeskog is on loan to the Eagles as part of a conditioning assignment. He's trying to get up to speed in his bid to possibly join the Avalanche for a playoff run. The organization announced Landeskog would be in the lineup once again Saturday when the Eagles play the Henderson Silver Knights at Blue Arena in Loveland, Colorado. Landeskog logged nearly 15 minutes, took two shots and spent time in the penalty box during the Eagles' 2-0 win Friday in front of a crowd cheering for No. 92. Before Friday, Landeskog hadn't played in a professional game since he helped the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup in 2022 because of a knee injury and subsequent surgeries. "Physically, I feel great,' Landeskog said Friday of his return. 'It's the first game in a long time so I've got plenty of things to work on and get better at but, yeah, it was a lot of fun.' Landeskog's injury stems from the 2020 'bubble' season when he was sliced above the knee by the skate of Cale Makar in a playoff game against Dallas. Landeskog eventually underwent a cartilage transplant procedure on May 10, 2023, and has been on long-term injured reserve. The procedure was similar to the one performed on Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball in March 2023. Ball returned to the court for a preseason game in October, which hinted at a possible timeline for Landeskog's return. Landeskog's comeback has been the subject of a documentary series called 'A Clean Sheet: Gabe Landeskog' that's airing on TNT and TruTV. 'I've been thinking about this for a long time and envisioning this, and envisioning being in a competitive hockey game again,' Landeskog said. 'Obviously, there were times where I didn't know if that was ever going to happen. So it felt great being in the battle again — on the bench, in the room, on the ice, all the nuances of a hockey game. Really fun being back.' Should all go smooth with his conditioning assignment, the 32-year-old forward from Sweden might very well be activated for Colorado's first-round playoff series. The Avalanche enter the postseason as the Central Division's No. 3 seed and will open on the road. ___ AP NHL: recommended
Associated Press
12-04-2025
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- Associated Press
Landeskog will play in 2nd straight game with AHL's Eagles as he bids to suit up for Avs in playoffs
Gabriel Landeskog and his surgically repaired knee — the one that's caused him to miss nearly three years — take another big step forward by playing in a second straight game for the Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey League on Saturday night. The longtime Colorado Avalanche captain Landeskog is on loan to the Eagles as part of a conditioning assignment. He's trying to get up to speed in his bid to possibly join the Avalanche for a playoff run. The organization announced Landeskog would be in the lineup once again Saturday when the Eagles play the Henderson Silver Knights at Blue Arena in Loveland, Colorado. Landeskog logged nearly 15 minutes, took two shots and spent time in the penalty box during the Eagles' 2-0 win Friday in front of a crowd cheering for No. 92. Before Friday, Landeskog hadn't played in a professional game since he helped the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup in 2022 because of a knee injury and subsequent surgeries. 'Physically, I feel great,' Landeskog said Friday of his return. 'It's the first game in a long time so I've got plenty of things to work on and get better at but, yeah, it was a lot of fun.' Landeskog's injury stems from the 2020 'bubble' season when he was sliced above the knee by the skate of Cale Makar in a playoff game against Dallas. Landeskog eventually underwent a cartilage transplant procedure on May 10, 2023, and has been on long-term injured reserve. The procedure was similar to the one performed on Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball in March 2023. Ball returned to the court for a preseason game in October, which hinted at a possible timeline for Landeskog's return. Landeskog's comeback has been the subject of a documentary series called 'A Clean Sheet: Gabe Landeskog' that's airing on TNT and TruTV. 'I've been thinking about this for a long time and envisioning this, and envisioning being in a competitive hockey game again,' Landeskog said. 'Obviously, there were times where I didn't know if that was ever going to happen. So it felt great being in the battle again — on the bench, in the room, on the ice, all the nuances of a hockey game. Really fun being back.' Should all go smooth with his conditioning assignment, the 32-year-old forward from Sweden might very well be activated for Colorado's first-round playoff series. The Avalanche enter the postseason as the Central Division's No. 3 seed and will open on the road. ___ AP NHL:
Yahoo
12-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Landeskog will play in 2nd straight game with AHL's Eagles as he bids to suit up for Avs in playoffs
Landeskog will play in 2nd straight game with AHL's Eagles as he bids to suit up for Avs in playoffs FILE - Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) lifts the Stanley Cup after the team defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, file) Gabriel Landeskog and his surgically repaired knee — the one that's caused him to miss nearly three years — take another big step forward by playing in a second straight game for the Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey League on Saturday night. The longtime Colorado Avalanche captain Landeskog is on loan to the Eagles as part of a conditioning assignment. He's trying to get up to speed in his bid to possibly join the Avalanche for a playoff run. Advertisement The organization announced Landeskog would be in the lineup once again Saturday when the Eagles play the Henderson Silver Knights at Blue Arena in Loveland, Colorado. Landeskog logged nearly 15 minutes, took two shots and spent time in the penalty box during the Eagles' 2-0 win Friday in front of a crowd cheering for No. 92. Before Friday, Landeskog hadn't played in a professional game since he helped the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup in 2022 because of a knee injury and subsequent surgeries. "Physically, I feel great,' Landeskog said Friday of his return. 'It's the first game in a long time so I've got plenty of things to work on and get better at but, yeah, it was a lot of fun.' Landeskog's injury stems from the 2020 'bubble' season when he was sliced above the knee by the skate of Cale Makar in a playoff game against Dallas. Landeskog eventually underwent a cartilage transplant procedure on May 10, 2023, and has been on long-term injured reserve. Advertisement The procedure was similar to the one performed on Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball in March 2023. Ball returned to the court for a preseason game in October, which hinted at a possible timeline for Landeskog's return. Landeskog's comeback has been the subject of a documentary series called 'A Clean Sheet: Gabe Landeskog' that's airing on TNT and TruTV. 'I've been thinking about this for a long time and envisioning this, and envisioning being in a competitive hockey game again,' Landeskog said. 'Obviously, there were times where I didn't know if that was ever going to happen. So it felt great being in the battle again — on the bench, in the room, on the ice, all the nuances of a hockey game. Really fun being back.' Should all go smooth with his conditioning assignment, the 32-year-old forward from Sweden might very well be activated for Colorado's first-round playoff series. The Avalanche enter the postseason as the Central Division's No. 3 seed and will open on the road. ___ AP NHL:
