The Colorado Avalanche announced Sunday that team captain Gabriel Landeskog is considered week-to-week because of a lower-body injury.
The club did not provide additional details about the nature of the injury, when it occurred, or an expected target date for his return, describing only the lower-body issue and the week-to-week timeline. The team also did not specify whether Landeskog will remain with the club during his recovery or if he will undergo further evaluation away from the ice.
Being classified as week-to-week typically indicates that a player is not expected to return in the very near term, but also has not been ruled out for an extended period such as several months. It suggests that the Avalanche will continue to monitor Landeskog’s status and update his availability as his recovery progresses.
As captain, Landeskog has long been regarded as a central figure in Colorado’s leadership group, both on and off the ice. His absence places greater responsibility on the rest of the roster, including the team’s alternate captains and veteran core, to help maintain continuity in the dressing room and on the bench. Colorado will likely adjust its forward lines and special-teams units to account for his unavailability while he recovers from the lower-body issue.
The Avalanche did not announce any corresponding roster moves at the time of the update, nor did they indicate whether a call-up from their minor-league affiliate would be required to help fill the gap during Landeskog’s time out. Such decisions generally depend on the team’s overall health, schedule demands, and how long the player is expected to remain sidelined.
The organization is expected to continue to evaluate Landeskog and provide further information on his condition and timeline when appropriate. For now, Colorado will move forward with the understanding that its captain is unavailable on a week-to-week basis while he works toward a return.
