Avalanche left winger Gabriel Landeskog explained his thought process amid a long and tough recovery from his injury.

Asked about his NHL comeback following a years-long rehab, potentially leading to an early retirement, Landeskog made clear his determination to push for a return to the ice at so

Gabriel Landeskog still isn't ready to play for the Avalanche, and that day doesn't appear to be coming anytime soon.

The Avs GM acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding Landeskog’s recovery from a right knee injury, stating that while the 32-year-old continues to work toward a comeback, no clear timeline exists, painting a murky future. “I think you guys can figure out where this is kind of going," MacFarland said. “Hopefully, it’ll keep going well.”

For the Colorado Avalanche, it's becoming clearer and clearer that captain Gabriel Landeskog may miss a third straight regular season due to a lingering right knee injury.

Chris MacFarland has tinkered with his roster plenty, but the Avs don’t appear to be adding the captain to it anytime soon.

Four days prior to the NHL trade deadline, Colorado general manager Chris MacFarland said Monday a Landeskog return this season, while not impossible, is unlikely. "He's grinding hard every single day,