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sports2 years ago

Avalanche Captain Landeskog to Miss Second Consecutive Season Due to Knee Surgery

Colorado Avalanche Captain Gabriel Landeskog will likely miss the entire 2023-24 season due to knee surgery. Landeskog and Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland discussed the news, as well as the status of Valeri Nichushkin. MacFarland had very little to say about Nichushkin, but discussed the team's off-season plans and balancing short-term and long-term goals. Other injured players were also mentioned, including Pavel Francouz, Artturi Lehkonen, and Josh Manson.

sports2 years ago

Avalanche Captain Landeskog to Miss 2023-24 Season Due to Knee Surgery and Cartilage Transplant

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog will undergo a cartilage transplant in his right knee on May 10 and is expected to miss the entire 2023-24 NHL season. The surgery will be performed by Dr. Brian Cole at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Landeskog missed the entire 2022-23 season dealing with his cartilage injury, which stemmed from getting cut by Cale Makar’s skate blade in a freak accident in the Edmonton Bubble. Losing Landeskog for another year is a big blow for the Avalanche, as he is an established top-line forward, team captain, and a vital off-ice leader.

sports2 years ago

Gabriel Landeskog to Sit Out Entire 2023-24 Season After Knee Surgery.

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog is set to miss the entire 2023-24 NHL season due to a cartilage transplant in his right knee. The 30-year-old veteran underwent arthroscopic knee surgery at the end of the 2021-22 season and missed the entire 2022-23 season. Landeskog played a crucial role in the Avalanche's 2022 Stanley Cup title, posting 30 goals and 29 assists for 59 points in 51 regular-season games. The Avalanche will have to face the challenge of returning to Stanley Cup contention without Landeskog's leadership, edge, and offensive ability.

sports2 years ago

Avalanche's Landeskog undergoes cartilage transplant.

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog will miss the 2023-24 NHL season after undergoing a cartilage transplant in his right knee. The 30-year-old forward missed the entirety of the 2022-23 season after knee surgery and was ruled out for the playoffs. Landeskog's absence was felt as the Avalanche lost in the first round to the Seattle Kraken. The team hopes this more extreme approach will allow him to get past the knee injury that has sidelined him.

sports2 years ago

Avalanche's Landeskog undergoes cartilage transplant.

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog will miss the 2023-24 NHL season after undergoing a cartilage transplant in his right knee. The 30-year-old forward missed the entirety of the 2022-23 season after knee surgery and was initially expected to return after 12 weeks. Landeskog's absence was felt during the playoffs as the Avalanche were upset by the Seattle Kraken in seven games. The team hopes this more extreme approach will allow him to get past the knee injury that has sidelined him.

sports2 years ago

Kraken and Avalanche face off in pivotal Game 3 of NHL playoffs.

Gabriel Landeskog skated with the Colorado Avalanche during morning practice ahead of game three against the Seattle Kraken, but there is no change to his status. Andrew Cogliano also joined the team for practice, but his status for the game is uncertain. The Avalanche are preparing for a hostile environment in Seattle's first home game in franchise history. Mikko Rantanen is not bothered by the hostile environment and is focused on the game. Alexandar Georgiev will be in net for the Avalanche.

sports2 years ago

Injured Captain Leads Avalanche to Victory over Kraken in Game 2.

The Colorado Avalanche were struggling with a crisis of confidence after losing the first game of their playoff series against the Seattle Kraken. However, injured captain Gabriel Landeskog's calming influence helped the team rediscover their swagger and recover from a two-goal deficit to beat Seattle 3-2 in Game 2. The Avs were reminded that self-doubt should not beat the defending champs. The series is now tied 1-1.

sports2 years ago

Kraken vs. Avalanche: Depth Pieces and Coaching Decisions in Game 2.

The Colorado Avalanche need better performances from some key depth players, including Alex Newhook, Josh Manson, Alexandar Georgiev, and Valeri Nichushkin, if they want to be successful in the NHL playoffs. With Gabriel Landeskog out for the entire postseason, the Avs need more depth scoring and strong defensive play. Nichushkin, in particular, needs to step up and produce more offensively. Some suggested lineup changes could help boost the team's performance, but ultimately, the players need to perform at a higher level.

sports2 years ago

Avalanche's Landeskog ruled out for playoffs due to injury.

Colorado Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon said he knew a month ago that Gabriel Landeskog wasn't coming back, while head coach Jared Bednar said they found out today. Bednar called Landeskog's absence a "huge blow" but said the team has to prepare to go without him until he's ready to return. Bednar also discussed injuries to Andrew Cogliano and Denis Malgin, as well as the return of Artturi Lehkonen and Mikko Rantanen's record-setting goal. Cale Makar is unlikely to play on Friday.

sports2 years ago

Gabriel Landeskog ruled out of Avalanche's Stanley Cup playoff run.

Gabriel Landeskog, captain of the Colorado Avalanche, spoke to the media about his season-ending injury, which has been a mystery for months. He revealed that the injury is a cartilage injury on the bottom of the patella and that it started in the bubble in 2020. Landeskog is unsure if he will be able to play next season and surgery may be an option again. He plans to be around the team as much as possible during the playoffs to support them.

sports2 years ago

Gabriel Landeskog ruled out for 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog will miss the playoffs due to a knee injury that kept him out of the entire regular season. Landeskog has been a pivotal player for the Avalanche, contributing nine 20-goal campaigns and scoring 11 goals in last year's playoffs. The defending champions have also dealt with injuries to key players such as Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon, and Valeri Nichushkin throughout the season.