Overview
- Gabriel Landeskog has been assigned to the AHL's Colorado Eagles for a conditioning stint, marking his first professional hockey action since 2022.
- The stint allows Landeskog to play in up to three of the Eagles' remaining five regular-season games as part of his recovery process.
- Landeskog has been sidelined for two full seasons following a severe knee injury and cartilage replacement surgery in May 2023.
- The Avalanche will evaluate his performance during this assignment to determine if he will rejoin the NHL roster for the playoffs starting April 19.
- A successful return could bolster the Avalanche's scoring depth and provide an emotional lift as they prepare for a postseason run.