Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Nets first NHL goal since 2022
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Landeskog scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist, added two hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Stars in Game 4.
Landeskog didn't record a point or a shot across 13:16 of ice time in his return to the Avalanche on Wednesday, but his second NHL game back from a nearly three-year absence due to a knee injury went differently. He scored at 13:10 of the second period and then assisted on a Samuel Girard tally in the third. Landeskog was up on the second line Saturday and saw 14:37 of ice time, bumping Jonathan Drouin onto the third line. Landeskog is still being eased in, but the 32-year-old is looking up for the challenge so far in arguably one of the most intense first-round series.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Doles out six hits in return
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Landeskog racked up six hits and a blocked shot in 13:16 of ice time in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Stars in Game 3.
Landeskog's return from missing three full regular seasons saw him fill a third-line role in Game 3. The 32-year-old led the game with six hits, and if he's to remain deeper in the lineup, it won't be surprising for him to continue to play physical. The offense could be another story, as he'll have to get his timing back and may end up with limited minutes to stay healthy. Fantasy managers looking to utilize Landeskog this postseason should temper their expectations for his production.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Late scratch Monday
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Landeskog is not suiting up against the Stars in Game 2 despite being activated off injured reserve Monday.
Landeskog took the ice for pregame warmups, but that appears to have been gamesmanship from head coach Jared Bednar. Avalanche freelance writer Adrian Dater reported Wednesday that Colorado would possibly wait until Game 3 to put Landeskog in the lineup, which would be his first appearance since Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final during the 2021-22 season.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Activated ahead of Game 2
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Landeskog (knee) was taken off injured reserve ahead of Monday's Game 2 versus Dallas.
Landeskog is set to suit up in an NHL game for the first time since June of 2022, likely slotting into a third-line role in the absence of Ross Colton (lower body). In addition to filling a middle-six role at even strength, Landeskog could be in line for minutes with one of the two power-play units.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Returning from conditioning stint
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Landeskog (knee) was recalled from his conditioning stint with AHL Colorado on Tuesday.
Landeskog played in two games with the Eagles in which he generated one goal, one assist and two PIM. With the Avs having already wrapped up their regular season, the Swedish winger will get some extra practice time before the Avs kick off the postseason either Saturday or Sunday. If Landeskog plays, it will be his first NHL game action since June of 2022 due to his long-term knee injury.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Scoreless in AHL debut
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Landeskog (knee) was held off the scoresheet Friday in his return to the ice for AHL Colorado.
Landeskog last played in the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals, missing almost three years with knee problems. The veteran forward had a minor penalty for hooking in the opening frame and managed a pair of shots on goal in a 2-0 win over AHL Henderson. Landeskog could be healthy enough to contribute to the Avalanche's 2025 playoff run, which may start April 19.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Playing Friday
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Landeskog (knee) will suit up for AHL Colorado against Henderson on Friday.
Landeskog will be playing in a professional hockey game for the first time since June of 2022 after missing the entirety of the last two seasons and most of 2024-25. The Eagles are facing the Silver Knights in a back-to-back, so it's possible the veteran winger gets another game in the minors Saturday before returning to the Avalanche. Barring any setbacks, Landeskog seems to be trending toward a return for Colorado in the postseason and would likely jump into both a top-six role and the No.1 power-play unit.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Sent down on conditioning stint
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Landeskog (knee) was reassigned to AHL Colorado on a conditioning stint Wednesday.
Landeskog could play for the first time since June of 2022 when the Eagles square off with AHL Henderson on Friday and Saturday. This is just the next step in the veteran forward's recovery process that could see him return to NHL action in the postseason. If he does play in the first round, Landeskog figures to slot into a top-six role and should see plenty of power-play minutes.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Set to join practice Monday
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Landeskog (knee) will practice with AHL Colorado this weekend before joining the Avalanche's practice Monday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
Landeskog is not expected to play during the regular season, but this is a clear uptick in activity after he's been skating off and on during March. The 32-year-old is attempting to return from a nearly three-year absence. It's unclear when exactly he'll be cleared for games, and he may not be very effective if he ends up jumping back in during the postseason.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Not expected back in regular season
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Landeskog (knee) isn't expected to return before the end of the 2024-25 regular season, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports Monday.
Landeskog has been working his way back from a lengthy injury list. He had quadriceps surgery in the 2020 postseason, knee surgery in March of 2022 and October of 2022 before having cartilage replacement surgery on his knee on May 10, 2023. Landeskog hasn't played since June 26, 2022, and it remains unclear if he will be an option during the playoffs.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Remains without return timetable
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Head coach Jared Bednar said Thursday that Landeskog (knee) remains without a timetable to return, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.
Landeskog hasn't appeared in a game since June of 2022 due to a lingering knee injury that required surgery in May of 2023. While the 32-year-old remains comfortable with his recovery plan, it's not yet clear when he'll be in the mix to return to game action.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Still no timetable to return
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Head coach Jared Bednar said Wednesday that Landeskog (knee) remains without a timetable to return, Adrian Hernandez of SBNation.com reports.
Landeskog has been dealing with a knee injury since September of 2022, and he underwent a cartilage transplant surgery in his right knee in May of 2023. The 31-year-old hasn't appeared in a game since June of 2022, and it's not yet clear when he'll return to action. Landeskog was skating over the summer, which led to optimism that he could return early in the 2024-25 campaign, but it's discouraging that he remains without a timetable to return after a month has elapsed in the regular season.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: No specific timeline to return
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Landeskog (knee) does not have a specific timeline to return, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.
Landeskog will make the final call for when he's ready to return, according to head coach Jared Bednar. The 31-year-old is not expected to be ready for the start of the regular season, but he could return from a two-year absence shortly after if his surgically repaired knee continues to hold up well during camp.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Might return early in 2024-25
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Landeskog (knee) isn't likely to be available Oct. 9 for Colorado's regular-season opener, but he might play not long after that, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com on Saturday.
Landeskog has been skating over the summer, and while there's no timetable for his return, coach Jared Bednar said there's increasing optimism that the Avalanche captain won't have to go too deep into the 2024-25 campaign before making his season debut. Landeskog hasn't played since June 26, 2022, but before experiencing injury issues, he was an elite forward. After shaking off some rust, he could produce at about a point-per-game pace while serving in a top-six capacity and working on the first power-play unit.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Not ready to retire
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Landeskog (knee) will not be retiring and is focusing on returning for the 2024-25 campaign, Meghan Angley of DNVR Avalanche reports Thursday.
Landeskog's future was understandably in doubt considering he hasn't played in an NHL game since June of 2022. If given the all-clear ahead of next season, the 31-year-old winger should be in contention for a top-six role and should still be capable of putting up 25-30 goals as long as he's able to remain healthy.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Takes ice Thursday
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Landeskog (knee) was able to get onto the ice Thursday for the first time since undergoing cartilage transplant surgery in May, Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com reports.
Landeskog's recovery is going to be a slow process, which is why the team ruled him out for the entirety of the 2023-24 campaign even prior to his surgery. Still, it's a step in the right direction for the 31-year-old winger, who will no doubt hope to return to being a 50-plus point producer starting with the 2024-25 season. For now, Landeskog's presence on the ice will only be a factor for dynasty/keeper formats as he still makes sense as a future stash player given his offensive upside.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Won't play next season
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Landeskog will undergo a cartilage transplant in his right knee Wednesday and is expected to miss the entire 2023-24 season.
Landeskog sat out the entirety of the 2022-23 regular season as well as the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs because of a knee injury. The 30-year-old forward hasn't been in the lineup for the Avalanche since lifting the Stanley Cup on June 26, 2022. Landeskog produced 30 goals and 59 points in 51 appearances during the 2021-22 campaign.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Will miss playoffs
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Landeskog (knee) won't be an option for the 2023 playoffs.
Landeskog hasn't played at all in the 2022-23 campaign because of the injury. His absence has left a big hole in the Avalanche's lineup, which will continue to be felt in the playoffs, especially after Landeskog recorded 11 goals and 22 points in 20 contests during the Avalanche's 2022 Stanley Cup run. The 30-year-old is signed to an eight-year, $56 million contract that runs through 2028-29.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: May not return during regular season
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Landeskog (knee) may miss the entirety of the regular season, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.
Landeskog resumed skating in February, but he remains without a definite timetable for his return, and it wouldn't be surprising to see the Avalanche hold him out until postseason play gets underway. The 30-year-old Swede, who has yet to play this season after undergoing knee surgery in October, racked up 30 goals, 59 points and 150 shots on net through 51 games last campaign.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Will start skating soon
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Landeskog (knee) will return to Denver shortly and start skating, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Landeskog has yet to play this season and while it was thought he could return by mid-January, a return in mid-March or later, is more likely. Landeskog will need a couple of weeks to get in skating shape and then some full practices as well, before he is able to return to the lineup. He had 30 goals and 59 points in 51 games last season.
