Gabriel landeskog breaks his silence on his retirement

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Tyler Ball
May 23, 2024 (12:30)

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Today after the Colorado Avalanche's elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs GM Chris MacFarland spoke to the media and was joined by captain Gabriel Landeskog.

Gabriel Landeskog has missed the last two seasons of hockey due to a major injury. Many believed that his career was going to be over. Today in a press conference Gabriel Landeskog confirmed he will not be retiring and is working towards a comeback.

Gabriel Landeskog has announced he is not retiring, and is still aiming to return to hockey. #goavsgo

This is fantastic news for the Avalanche who have missed Gabriel Landeskog in their lineup for the time he has been out. He will also potentially have to replace Valeri Nichushkin whos future is unknown according to Chris MacFarland.

That will do it for the end of season press conference for Gabriel Landeskog, Chris MacFarland and the Colorado Avalanche. Big takeaways: Lehkonen shoulder surgery, Val situation still unknown, Ritchie signing hopefully soon, and Landeskog eyeing a return next season #GoAvsGo

Now the Avalanche will head into the offseason with some big decisions to make. Much of their core is locked up but key trade deadline acquisition Casey Mittelstadt is in need of a new contract.

As the Avalanche make moves or if Gabriel Landeskog returns to the ice we will give you the latest updates.

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