The Return of Landeskog

[@gabikrakrakra2762]

Gabe👍👍👍🍀♥️

[@justguy6338]

Watching his episode of the Amazon doc, it really sounds like he's going to push for a return this season no matter what. Even if it means just playing a few more games before hanging them up for good. Not sure why anyone would think the team should move on before seeing him on the ice again. Yes the odds are against him but he's been the captain for over a decade, he played through the injury that took him out to win a cup with this team, and he's under contract until 28-29 season. He might not be a top line or even top 6 guy anymore, but buying him out guarantees dead cap space when the alternative is low-risk since he's on IR anyway and high-reward because he could still come back and contribute. Whether he comes back or not, Avs legend and a hell of a captain.

[@killingtime11111116]

Landaskog is my favourite player on avs honesyly

[@karlbenz4925]

The man the giant

[@ericbrewerguitar1499]

Homie got ratioed by Landeskog lol damn

[@ericksonjustinAK]

Doesn’t look good. Super sad. I’m holding onto a glimmer of small tiny hope because there is no doubt that they aren’t going to say anything at all now until he’s legit ready. But it doesn’t look good.

[@ajrupert5639]

I see no way he comes back for more than 2 games before retiring. Id love to be proven wrong, but medical miracles are rare

[@Babaganoushh]

The Gizzo

[@lj291261]

No one says anything since the season started. I still don’t think he will come back. Training is different to a real game. If he plays again, we will see how he does after the first real checks on his knee.

[@montgomeryfamily6418]

He *played* professionally for 12 years, has been out for 2 1/2 years and is about to be 32. I get respect and loyalty, but this is starting to look like vanity to me. I love Landy, but if he really wanted to take care of this team, he'd step away. He's STILL the captain despite not playing for the last 2 years, and he's collecting a salary that could be used to get some SERIOUSLY NEEDED goaltending.

[@justguy6338]

His salary doesn't count against the cap while he's on IR so him officially retiring would make no difference in getting a new goalie. He doesn't hurt the team at all by continuing to work on a return.

[@montgomeryfamily6418]

@@justguy6338 True, but I would assume (yes, I know) not knowing when he's going to "decide" he's ready means they have to keep an eye on that cash and cap. You can't sign someone in the off-season for that $ if you think he's going to suddenly decide to show up in October. Honestly- either way, what's the benefit of keeping him on the roster at this point? Who in that locker room is going to look to him to lead after 0 games in 24+ months?

[@justguy6338]

@@montgomeryfamily6418 thats true, but the Avs front office will have a much more accurate idea of when he might return than us fans do. They can plan for it. As for the benefit of keeping him on the roster, the other options are LTIRetirement which is no different from what he's doing now, or buying him out which means taking on a bunch of dead cap space which you really don't want to do when you're in Mackinnon/Makar/Rantanen's primes. And speaking of those three, they're the current leaders in the locker room and they see Landeskog as a leader. He'll still carry weight if he comes back. Besides, would you not be willing to follow a guy who persevered through a career-ending injury but continued to work and stay dedicated for 2+ years just to come back and play for your team again?

[@Workingman22]

He's done, were on year 3 of this...time to cut ties. Highly doubt he'd be the same player he was if he can still eveb play at all.

[@montgomeryfamily6418]

Exactly and well said. What kind of player CAN he be after not skating in REAL TIME game play for 3 years? That doesn't even take into account that at least 1/2 of the team have never skated, in game with him, don't know his rhythm, timing or style. I get loyalty and respect of and for players, and I love that about hockey, BUT, he has taken salary cap, roster space AND a Captain spot away from this team for WAY too long. Step away, get healthy and THEN come back - let the team play. My fear is he pulls a Forsberg, comes back and looks OK, only to find out he's ruining all of his rehab work by playing and grinding. Cartilage is already a temporary buffer in the knees - getting replacement cartilage doesn't change the physics that lead to the problem.

[@edtpnw1336]

The windows closed. Most of the time egos are bigger than the athlete. Hopefully when he’s shown his ability to play is gone he’ll leave. There will be no grace because that window has also closed.

[@ruskokollektiv5457]

Real quick, look up Lonzo Ball. Same surgery 2mo before Landy. How's it going for him?

[@edtpnw1336]

@@ruskokollektiv5457 At 32yrs old it’s highly unlikely Landeskog can make a full recovery. At some point you gotta be an adult and walk away. I kinda hope he comes back so he can be cut. The Avs should’ve cut him after missing the first season. This is professional hockey not some beer league. You play and create points or out you go.

[@pstandlee]

That’s a bunch of BS. Nobody know if Landy can play except for Landy and his trainers. You’re speculating. Also you don’t cut someone who has a 7 year contract. You have to buy out the contract.

[@iilevel7441]

@@edtpnw1336brain rot comment

[@russellm785]

@@edtpnw1336there’s more people in the clubhouse willing to break it to Landy he’s “washed up” than you think. He’s clearly been sticking to a rehab regiment and will offer some quality minutes. If he can’t square up and punch people in the face anymore so be it. Other guys will step up.