[Avalanche] Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog will undergo a cartilage transplant in his right knee on May 10. The surgery will be performed by Dr. Brian Cole at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. The 30-year-old forward is expected to miss the entire 2023-24 season.
Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog will undergo a cartilage transplant in his right knee on May 10. The surgery will be performed by Dr. Brian Cole at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. The 30-year-old forward is expected to miss the entire 2023-24 season. pic.twitter.com/bM466EpL3G
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Doing what’s right for the rest of his life. Going to be really hard to miss two seasons and come back to NHL caliber at his age.
God fucking damn it.
Take my cartilage, Gabe, I’m not using it.
Happy he’s looking out for himself and his health, depressed cause I miss our captain
Fuck.
Wishing him the best recovery possible.
Now lets find a way to use that cap space and make another run at this thing
[a good video with more info on the procedure and outcomes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEjwSUrUuNU)
I am truly sad. The only consolation was seeing him finally lift the cup. I hope he can come back to hockey but at this point is it even worth it?
That’s going to suck, but it’s nice to know ahead of time instead of hoping for a return all year. Hoping the surgery works out.
Really starting to worry that he may be done. Taking 2 years off for injury at his age is really rough.
I hope he recovers for his own well-being, but man this sucks.
he’s been an absolute warrior through all this. wish him nothing but the best in his recovery journey!!
That doesn’t sound like the kind of thing where you can play elite ice hockey afterwards.
Bummer for gabe but he had an amazing career already, hopefully he can enjoy the rest of his life with his new knee
Oh Captain. My Captain. 😔.
Damn. At least the front office has some certainty. LTIR and use that money for some scoring help. Godspeed Landy 🫡
Worst thing about this year’s trade deadline was the uncertainty of Gabe. The Avs didn’t make big moves or put Gabe on LTIR because there was always a chance he could come back before the playoffs.
Now, the Avs are unburdened and can make the moves necessary. And more importantly, use the 7mil in cap space.
Better to take care of his health, and now we know for a fact we can use his cap space. Better to know and work around it than play the “will he, won’t he” game like this year
This hurts my soul so much
Gave his knee for a cup.
He’s a fucking great guy and this is a fucking asshole of a day
I have a sinking feeling he is never going to play again and that’s such a bummer, but if that’s really the case, retire his number immediately
Calder. Captain. Champion. Hope we can see him again, but I’ve loved watching him. My favorite post-Sakic player.
Well, that’s one off-season question mark with an answer.
This is sad. It sounds like a last ditch effort kinda thing to resume his career. But a two year layoff from the league is rough. I hope the surgery goes well.
Just fell to my knees in King Soopers.
I’m hurt dawg don’t ask if I’m alright
Really traded his cartilage/career for the cup. Would you make the same deal?
Wow… this hurts. All I can picture is him in the last game he played in, losing his skate and giving his all to get back to the bench, followed by images of him lifting the cup, and embracing his wife crying and saying “we did it” while she tells him how proud of him she is.
Miss you Man Rocket. We all just want what is best for you.
Great Swedish players, the Colorado Avalanche, and career-ending injuries. Name a more depressing trio 🙁
Hope he’s able to come back if he wants to, but he’s got to do what’s best for his health and his future.
He said in his the press release that this injury does not effect his day to day life so I only see him making this decision is to legitimately try and come back, I understand he is going to be 31 but there have been players in their twilight years that can still have an impact. Look at Pavs in Dallas he is later 30s and still dominating. Put Landy on the third line if needed when he comes back
Stars fan here. Man this sucks. He absolutely torched the Stars but I enjoyed watching him play. I never want to see someone with a serious injury and want all the teams at full strength. Hopefully recovery goes well and he can get back on the ice at some point.
Gabe’s situation is honestly starting to feel like Terrell Davis 2.0. This is might very well be the end of the line for him.
Maybe not the right time and don’t mean to sound insensitive, but how does everyone feel about the team retiring 92 If the last time we see him on the ice is him raising the cup? it’s definitely a discussion, but I’m leaning toward yes. Love the guy, and wishing him all the best.
Alright Dr Brian Cole, this is your moment please don’t blow it.
Man…how many guys have come back from a knee injury after taking 2 years off? Hoping for a full recovery Landy.
He literally gave everything.