It’s a Colorado Eagles (Gabe Landeskog) game day!
It’s been 1,020 days since Gabriel Landeskog last laced up his skates and participated in a real hockey game, but on this day, he will play a hockey game—no more suits and suites for the Nordic Captain. Tonight it’s Colorado Eagles vs. Henderson Silver Knights in Loveland, CO, but it’s Gabe Landeskog vs. the world!
Where to watch
Right here!!
The AHL’s streaming platform will likely see more traffic tonight than it ever has, so let’s hope there isn’t an overload that causes broadcast issues. FloHockey has generously offered the stream up for free worldwide on their social platforms. You will be able to catch any further games with Landeskog and the Eagles, who will welcome their new teammate with open arms, with an account at FloHockey.
Gabriel Landeskog returns to action as the @ColoradoEagles host the @HSKnights tonight!
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— FloHockey (@FloHockey) April 11, 2025
What to expect
Well, it’s no secret that the AHL plays at a different pace and style than the NHL, but it’s likely a good training ground for Gabe since he intends to make his return against the Dallas Stars and their squad of goons in the first round. We can expect to see Gabe early but potentially not often in this first contest. I expect 10-12 minutes of ice time to get the gears greased up.
That TOI expectancy might get blown entirely out of the water, which would be a good thing. With the questions and lack of answers regarding how healthy and comfortable Landeskog is right now, it’s tough to guess how he will be deployed. If he’s a 10-12 minute player, that would ultimately put him as a 3rd or 4th liner.
LOOK! The guy you all keep telling me needs to retire isn’t retiring!
DEAL WITH IT! #GoAvsGo https://t.co/M0SH7WP1tH
— Adrian Hernandez (@AdoHernandez27) April 9, 2025
The good news is that the Eagles run systems that should re-familiarize Landeskog with how the Colorado Avalanche likes to do things. It will just be at a slightly slower pace. Gabe is getting into some exhibitions in “Amateur” mode before ramping up the difficulty to “Hall-of-Fame.” It feels like a good way to get back into the swing of things!
Projected Lineup:
(Very much subject to change)
Tye Felhaber (48) — Jayson Megna (21) — Matthew Phillips (54)
Nikita Prishchepov (85) — Mark Senden (15) — Chase Bradley (38)
Gabriel Landeskog (92) — TJ Tynan (9) — Oskar Olausson (24)
Taylor Makar (6) — Ivan Ivan (82) — Jake Wise (3)
John Ludvig (10) — Devante Stephans (74)
Hank Kempf (26) — Calle Rosen (43)
Connor Kelly (13) — Bryan Yoon (71)
Trent Miner (50)
Kevin Mandolese (31)
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