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Avalanche’s Landeskog Skating, Targeting Olympics as Bednar Calls Timeline Tight

Sweden’s depleted roster raises the stakes for his decision.

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May 25, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) in the second period against the St. Louis Blues in game five of the second round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Coach Jared Bednar said Gabriel Landeskog is improving, working in the gym and on the ice, but remains limited and sore.
  • Bednar confirmed Landeskog is aiming to play at the 2026 Winter Olympics, though he cautioned the timeline is tight.
  • The Avalanche coach reiterated the choice to participate will be Landeskog’s, with the team not pushing either way.
  • Landeskog has been out since a Jan. 4 upper-body injury after logging 41 games with seven goals and 15 assists this season.
  • Sweden opens on Feb. 11, and injuries to Leo Carlsson and Jonas Brodin heighten the impact of Landeskog's availability.