The Colorado Avalanche have loaned Gabriel Landeskog to the AHL’s Colorado Eagles for a conditioning task. With three video games remaining within the Avalanche’s season, the information means that Landeskog will play his three video games within the AHL (maybe as many as 5 with an extension) and return in time to affix the Avs for the playoffs.
Gabriel Landeskog has been loaned to the Colorado Eagles (AHL) on a conditioning task. pic.twitter.com/FgEu05vIiY
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It is a large deal for the Avalanche, as Landeskog hasn’t performed a recreation for the reason that 2022 Stanley Cup Ultimate.
In Might 2023, a cartilage transplant was required to deal with ongoing points along with his knee. He’s been combating in rehab ever since, seemingly near a possible comeback, however usually working into delays. Over the previous a number of weeks, he’s been skating extra often, and just lately, he was collaborating in full pracitces and filling in for prime guys.
Colorado’s PHWA chapter has additionally nominated Landeskog for the Masterton Memorial Trophy this season. That trophy is awarded to the participant who finest exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey. For sure, Landeskog may have a stable probability of successful contemplating what he’s been by means of, and may he make his NHL return.
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