Colorado Avalanche newcomer Taylor Makar Speaks Out On Playing With Avalanche Captain Gabriel Landeskog
Newly signed Colorado Avalanche forward Taylor Makar spoke to the media regarding his opening days with the Colorado eagles and spending time with avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog who has been loaned to the team for a conditioning stint.
Makar had nothing but great things to say about Landeskog and how he showed him a few tricks and was passing pucks along with his great personality.
Makar looking forward to his new opportunity with Eagles
Taylor Makar recently made the choice to move from the University a Massachusetts where he had spent three years playing. He then made the choice to move to the University of Maine where he had played 38 games, scoring 18 goals and 12 assists for 30 points and had 47 penalty minutes and was a + 24.
On Gabe Landeskog: «He's the nicest guy in the world, I feel comfortable just asking him whatever I was on a line with him yesterday so it was cool passing pucks.»
Moving to the new school help change his game which the avalanche noticed and when he was available to make his decision on his university career, he decided to sign with the avalanche to which he is now with the Eagles.
Makar's brother Cale spoke about his brother's signing and had admiration enjoy that his brother is now with the organization and that the move to the University of Maine was the right one to do.
Landeskog working on conditioning for a possible return
Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog has been skating with the eagles for the past couple of days as he was loaned to the team by the Colorado organization.
Landeskog has not played in NHL game since mid March of 2022 after undergoing knee surgeries including a transplant of cartilage which has caused setbacks in his recovery and has kept him from the ice.
The team is cautiously excited to see whether Landeskog could be available during this year's playoffs as his skating appears to be going well. It's likely they will not push him and perhaps remain out of the lineup until next year where he will have a full summer to continue his recovery.
No matter the case, this is a positive step for their beloved captain in hopes that he will be ready for next season where he can get back to business and try to help the Avalanche win another Stanley Cup.
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