Tag: Landeskog
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After ‘frustrating’ end to last season, Ross Colton playing his best hockey in Avalanche uniform | NHL Insider
In the blink of an eye last October, Ross Colton went from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows. “It sucked, honestly,” Colton told The Denver Gazette. What “sucked” was Colton breaking his foot after blocking a shot in the second period of a game on Oct. 28, 2024, against the Chicago Blackhawks.…
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‘Perfectly normal for him to be where he is’: Landeskog grinding to improve after slow start
No goals and just two points through 10 games isn’t what Gabriel Landeskog envisioned to start the season. He’s giving himself a bit of grace, though. “Honestly, (my game) hasn’t been nearly as good as the team has played, I think,” Landeskog said Tuesday ahead of a rematch against the New Jersey Devils at Ball…
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Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog ‘antsy’ to play — 1,306 days after last regular-season game
LOS ANGELES — Most veterans don’t look forward to the long training camp that precedes the regular season. They prefer to get to the real stuff as quickly as possible. It was different for Gabriel Landeskog this season, though. “For me, personally, I was stoked to be a part of training camp, feel good, and…
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From Ahcan to MacKinnon, get to know this Avalanche squad | 2025-26 Avalanche Preview
A new season means a new team. Here’s how the Avalanche are expected to line up Tuesday in the season opener against the Los Angeles Kings: First line Artturi Lehkonen, left wing Age: 30; Size: 5-foot-11, 179 pounds Bednar’s long-lost Finnish son is coming off a career-high 27 goals and managed to stay healthy once…
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Five things that must happen for Avalanche to lift the Stanley Cup | 2025-26 Avalanche Preview
It’s the hardest trophy in professional sports to win for a reason. For a team to lift Lord Stanley above its head in June, a lot must go right. You need good health, good players and a lot of luck. The Colorado Avalanche have the players capable of getting the job done this season. Whether…
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Looking back at the best moments from Erik Johnson’s Avalanche career | NHL Insider
A legend has left the building. For now. Erik Johnson announced Wednesday his retirement as a player in the NHL after 1,023 career games, 731 of which came as a member of the Colorado Avalanche. Perhaps some appearances on Altitude TV calling some Avalanche games are in his future, as he seemed like a natural…
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Stanley Cup champion and former Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson retires
After 17 seasons and 1,023 career NHL games, Erik Johnson is hanging up his skates. The 37-year-old Johnson on Wednesday announced his retirement. He spent more than 13 of his 17 seasons wearing a Colorado Avalanche sweater. “After 18 incredible years in the NHL, I am retiring with a heart full of gratitude,” Johnson said. “To…
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‘New’ power play for the Avalanche begins to take shape | NHL Insider
Everyone has bad weeks, but in the NHL, a bad week can cost you your job. And it did for Ray Bennett. After the devastating series loss to the Dallas Stars last spring, the Avalanche made the decision to move on from Bennett, who had run Colorado’s power play since 2017. The NHL is a…
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The case for separating Martin Necas and Nathan MacKinnon in the Avalanche lineup | Evan’s take
Jared Bednar actually has options to start the 2025-26 season. You’d best believe he’s going to take advantage of them. With a healthy Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas, Artturi Lehkonen, Brock Nelson, Gabriel Landeskog and Valeri Nichushkin, the Avalanche are flush with top six forwards. Even the likes of Ross Colton and Victor Olofsson, currently skating…
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Makar injury watch and captain Landeskog: 5 takeaways from the Avalanche preseason doubleheader
Utah’s disastrous travel day only slightly delayed a fun doubleheader of hockey in Denver on Sunday. The Avalanche took the early game handily, beating the Mammoth by a score of 5-1 at Magness Arena. It was a little closer up the road at Ball Arena, but the Avalanche also took that game by a score…