Jonathan Druoin Issues An Emotional Statement on Gabriel Landeskogs Return to The Avalanche

Tonight at 7:30 PM, we will see the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche start their seventh playoff series matchup in history.

The Stars lead the Avalanche 4-2 in the series. If Landeskog does make a return to the lineup, the Avalanche could put the Stars in the rearview mirror.

For Drouin, being a member of the Avalanche for two years, he may not have known Landeskog personally, but he understands the weight of his return to the locker room.

Landeskog's a respected leader in the Avs locker room, and gives the team an emotional spark to the team even if he won't play tonight in Game 1.

As Drouin mentions, he's been an impact player for the Avalanche and could be a tipping point in the series, should the team be lucky enough to have him medically cleared to return.

Landeskog recently played two games in the AHL with the Colorado Eagles during a conditioning stint. It seemed like a return to form for him, as he posted a total of 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist) in two games with the team.

Now the former 50+ point winger will have to accept an ancillary role off the ice and on the bench. Last reported by Sports Illustrated, Landeskog remains an "option".

The last time Landeskog suited up in 2022, he scored 59 points (30 goals, 29 assists) and helped the team win a Stanley Cup.

Can the Captain do the same thing 3 years after their last Cup win?