Tag: Gabriel Landeskog
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Gabriel Landeskog named Colorado’s nominee for Bill Masterton Trophy
Gabriel Landeskog did not win the Bill Masterton Trophy last season, but the second time might be the charm. The Colorado chapter of the Professional Hockey Writer’s Association named Landeskog as the Avalanche’s nominee for the award for the second straight season. The trophy is earned by the player who best exemplifies the qualities of…
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Gabriel Landeskog out week to week as Avalanche injuries mount
It can’t all be good news this week, apparently. On the day the Avalanche welcomed Nazem Kadri back to their lineup, news came out that they’ll be without captain Gabriel Landeskog for a little while. The 33-year-old Swede is week-to-week with what the team is calling a lower-body injury. Landeskog was hit in an uncomfortable…
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Chris MacFarland understood the assignment bringing Nazem Kadri back to Avalanche | Evan’s take
DALLAS — Chris MacFarland didn’t completely empty the cupboard, but it’s looking pretty bare right about now. That’s the cost of doing business as a contender in the NHL. “We’re going to leave no stone unturned,” MacFarland said earlier in the week. Every stone was sufficiently turned over ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline. As…
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Gabriel Landeskog looks like old self as Avalanche thrive with captain in lineup | Evan’s take
ANAHEIM — Gabriel Landeskog’s teammates, coach and general manager love where his game is at. Landeskog himself is not satisfied. “I got some stuff to work on, and it’s a work in progress, as it always is,” Landeskog said earlier this week. “Nobody’s a finished product ever. (Just) continue to work, and I’ve felt pretty…
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Avalanche at the Olympics: Will Landeskog play in Sweden’s first game?
The men’s hockey portion of the Winter Olympics gets underway in Milan on Wednesday with a few games that could intrigue Avalanche fans, who can choose among eight of their players at these Games: Slovakia vs. Finland: 8:40 a.m. (USA Network) Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen is expected to play an important role on Team Finland.…
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Colorado Avalanche own the Winter Olympics with eight proud players set to represent their countries
NHL players fought to return to the Winter Olympics. This week, they’ll get their wish. And the Colorado Avalanche will be well represented. Eight members of the burgundy and blue have landed in Milan with the honor of representing their respective countries when the tournament gets underway Wednesday. It’s a new stage for all but…
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Gabriel Landeskog ‘pretty confident’ he’ll return from injury to represent Sweden at Olympics
Gabriel Landeskog did not play for the Avalanche on Wednesday night. But it sounds like he’ll play for Team Sweden when NHL players hit the ice next week at Italy’s Winter Olympics. “I’m pretty confident (I’ll be ready),” Landeskog said Wednesday after a pregame skate at Ball Arena. “I feel good.” Colorado hosts San Jose…
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Sam Malinski signs $19 million extension with Avalanche: ‘I always knew I wanted to stay here’
TORONTO — Sam Malinski has ascended to a new level this season with the Colorado Avalanche. His wallet will be much thicker because of it. Right as practice was wrapping up Tuesday in Toronto, the Avalanche said they had signed the 27-year-old defenseman to a four-year, $19 million contract extension that kicks in next season.…
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Jared Bednar proves why he’s still going strong behind Avalanche bench with Landeskog, Olympics decision | Evan’s take
The next time Gabriel Landeskog plays hockey, he might be donning the Tre Kronor. If that’s the case, the Colorado Avalanche are perfectly OK with it. Ahead of Colorado’s win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, Avalanche coach Jared Bednar reiterated his squad will be without Landeskog for “weeks” after suffering an upper-body injury on…
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Avalanche fall to Panthers, lose Gabriel Landeskog to injury | 5 takeaways
Every game matters, but some lose their luster due to extenuating circumstances. This was one of them. The Colorado Avalanche fell 2-1 to the Florida Panthers on Sunday, but the greater concern is the health of their captain, Gabriel Landeskog. The 33-year-old Swede left the game in the second period after a hard collision with…