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Colorado Avalanche Captain Gabriel Landeskog Opens Up About Injury
Gabriel Landeskog discusses his injury comeback and 2024-25 season performance.
In brief
Gabriel Landeskog discusses his injury comeback and 2024-25 season performance. Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog returned from a 2023 cartilage transplant injury to score two goals and two assists in seven games during the 2024-25 season. Originally reported by Colorado Avalanche On SI.
Landeskog's 2020 Injury
The injury Gabriel Landeskog sustained in 2020 is one of the biggest 'what if' moments for the Colorado Avalanche.
2020-21 and 2021-22 Performance
During the 2020-21 bubble, he scored 20 goals and 32 assists for 52 points in 54 games, then went on to one-up himself, scoring 30 goals and 29 assists for 59 points in 51 games…
Cartilage Transplant in 2023
He would then undergo a cartilage transplant in 2023, causing him to miss the next three regular seasons before making his comeback in the 2024-25 season.
2024-25 Season Start
In seven games, he has two goals and two assists for four points and could've easily had more.
Interview with E.J. Hradek
Before last night's game against the Dallas Stars, Landeskog sat down with E.J. Hradek for NHL Tonight: First Shift on the NHL Network.
Realistic Expectations
He said realistic expectations were important for him to get his mind around last year after missing three years.
Pre-Injury Role
Before the injury, he was a 50-60-point player with leadership skills paired with Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen.
Work Ethic at 33
Despite being 33 years old, Landeskog puts in work for himself and his teammates on the ice.
Offseason Preparation
This past offseason was his first in years when he was fully healthy and able to enjoy summer without rehab concerns.
Body Language Impact
We're seeing that already this season: Landeskog's body language and how he looks on the ice are the most impressive parts.
Quote on Second Chance
I’ve gotten this almost second chance at it, and I try to tell my teammates 'you’re gonna miss it one day'.
“I’ve gotten this almost second chance at it, and I try to tell my teammates 'you’re gonna miss it one day'”
Irreplaceable Impact
The impact Landeskog has on the Avalanche is irreplaceable; his teammates speak wonders about him.
Stanley Cup Goal
Landeskog aims to help the Avalanche win another Stanley Cup championship with his leadership.
2024-25 Season Outlook
Landeskog is excited about feeling fresh and physically better after his off-season recovery.
The main idea
Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog returned from a 2023 cartilage transplant injury to score two goals and two assists in seven games during the 2024-25 season.
