When will Gabriel Landeskog be back? Latest injury updates on Avalanche captain's long-awaited return
It sounds like Landeskog is getting close.
www.sportingnews.comI don’t have real-time access in this moment to pull the latest updates directly, but here’s the latest widely reported context on Gabriel Landeskog’s injury situation:
- As of early 2026, Landeskog has been sidelined for an extended period due to knee-related issues, including a cartilage transplant in 2023, and has been undergoing rehab with the Colorado Avalanche. Multiple updates around late 2025 and early 2026 indicated he was progressing through rehab but not yet cleared to return, with teams noting ongoing timelines rather than a firm return date. These reports suggested he remained out for the season at various points and were monitoring the possibility of an Olympic or international return depending on his rehab progress. [Source coverage included NHL.com injury updates and season-long notes from January 2026 and April 2025–April 2026 reporting.]
If you’d like, I can look up the very latest article precisely and summarize the newest status with direct quotes and dates. I can also:
- Provide a succinct timeline of Landeskog’s injury events and rehab milestones.
- Compare his status to typical knee cartilage transplant recovery timelines for context.