Several NHL Insiders illustrate Landeskog's return to the Avalanche lineup as one of the greatest comebacks
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After Gabriel Landeskog finally made his NHL return during game 3 when the Avalanche had their home debut, multiple NHL insiders have spoken on how it's one of the greatest comebacks ever.
Wednesday night was a night for Avaalnche fans to remember as Landeskog made his long awaited return to the ice after missing nearly three years.
Thursday night, Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli and Tyler Yaremchuk spoke on his return after missing nearly three years.
Multiple insiders talk about Landeskog's return
Tyler Yaremchuk: There were three comebacks Wednesday night, but the most impressive one was Gabirel Landeskog, who was back in the Colorado Avalanche lineup after over a 1,000 days away. The reception for Gabe, everything around it, his post-game press conference talking about how his kids didn't even believe he was a hockey player, all of it was so good.
Frank Seravalli ended up speaking about it as well and had this to say;
Frank Seravalli: The journey is incredible. Think about how long it's been - 1,032 days - nearly three full calendar years. The only two other players to return to NHL action after missing more than 1,000 days were Sid Abel and Syl Apps, and that's because they served in the Second World War.
Look, there's this amazing part of his comeback story that is spent, quite literally, all by himself. It is a lonely, lonely existence being an injured NHL player. You don't spend much time around your team, and when you do, you're in street clothes and you feel like an interloper.
He played an important role as captain, specifically this year. Not just participating in practice or morning skate, but think about this Avs team: 10 skates that weren't in their opening night lineup. He was a huge part of the welcoming committee to make everyone feel comfortable.
That's about as much as he's been part of this team for three years, which highlights just how long of a road it was.
Look, there's this amazing part of his comeback story that is spent, quite literally, all by himself. It is a lonely, lonely existence being an injured NHL player. You don't spend much time around your team, and when you do, you're in street clothes and you feel like an interloper.
He played an important role as captain, specifically this year. Not just participating in practice or morning skate, but think about this Avs team: 10 skates that weren't in their opening night lineup. He was a huge part of the welcoming committee to make everyone feel comfortable.
That's about as much as he's been part of this team for three years, which highlights just how long of a road it was.
The Avalanche are currently down 2-1 in the series and will look to tie it up on Saturday night when they face off for game four.
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