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.
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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 Stars.Jerome 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.
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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.
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