Major development: GM Chris MacFarland provides latest update on Gabriel Landeskog's return
Colorado Avalanche General Manager Chris MacFarland has just revealed another update regarding captain Gabriel Landeskog's return to the lineup.
Just recently the Colorado Avalanche made a surprising announcement as they revealed that they were ending Gabriel Landeskog's conditioning loan early with the Colorado Eagles.
Ultimately confirming that the captain is set to rejoin the Avalanche after spending most of last week with the Colorado Eagles on a conditioning loan.
Landeskog looks like he is ready to join the Colorado Avalanche for their upcoming playoff run, but has not played an NHL game since June of 2022.
On April 11th, Landeskog ended up playing in his first professional game in almost three years. During his second game he would pick up two points, a goal and an assist.
Chris MacFarland speaks out Gabriel Landeskog's return
However, following the recent announcements of Landeskog retuning the Colorado Avalanche lineup before they face off against former teammate
Mikko Rantanen and the Dallas Stars.
General Manager Chris MacFarland revealed that Gabriel Landeskog is day-to-day and continues to reach new milestones everyday.
"For Gabe, it's day-by-day. We're getting information every day. These are all new milestones for him... What he is trying to do is incredible."
It's looking like Landeskog is going to join the Avalanche for their playoff run, whether it's the first game or third game is unclear, but all signs are pointing to him completing his comeback.
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