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Gabriel Landeskog

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Gabriel Landeskog
Landeskog with the Colorado Avalanche on 15 November 2014
Born (1992-11-23) 23 November 1992 (age 33)
Stockholm, Sweden
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 216 lb (98 kg; 15 st 6 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Colorado Avalanche
Djurgårdens IF
National team  Sweden
NHL draft 2nd overall, 2011
Colorado Avalanche
Playing career 2009–present

Gabriel Ingemar John Landeskog (born 23 November 1992) is a Swedish professional ice hockey left winger. He currently plays for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL) and serves as their captain. Outside of the NHL, Landeskog played for Djurgårdens IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Landeskog is a one-time Stanley Cup champion, winning with the Avalanche in 2022. He was also the Calder Memorial Trophy winner in 2012 and is a one-time Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy winner. He is a one-time All-Star, being named one in 2019. Internationally, Landeskog plays for Sweden and won a silver medal with them in 2014.

Career

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Before playing in the NHL, Landeskog played three regular season games with Djurgårdens IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) and two seasons with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He had a successful time with his teams. With the Rangers, he was named to the OHL First All-Rookie Team.[1]

He was drafted 2nd overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2011 NHL entry draft.[2] On 28 July 2011, Landeskog signed a three-year, $2.775 million entry-level contract to join the Avalanche.[3]

On 8 October 2011, Landeskog made his NHL debut in a 3–0 loss against the Detroit Red Wings.[4] On 28 July 2011, Landeskog scored his first NHL goal against Steve Mason in a 3–2 shootout win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He became the youngest Swedish-born player to score an goal in the NHL at the time.[5] The league named Landeskog as the Rookie of the Month for the month of February 2012.[6] On 20 June, Gabriel Landeskog was awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy as the Rookie of the Year.[7] On 4 September 2012, the Avalanche named Landeskog as their fourth captain in franchise history.[8]

When the NHL entered into a lockout, Landeskog signed a contract to rejoin Djurgårdens IF of the HockeyAllsvenskan.[9] He scored 6 goals and recorded 8 assists for 14 points in 17 regular season games in his return to the team.

After the lockout ended, he decided to return to North America and rejoin the Avalanche. When he returned, he was forced to miss 11 regular season games after suffered a concussion when he was hit by San Jose Sharks player Brad Stuart. He took the experience and used it to educate younger players on the importance of safety and concussions in the sport.[10] On 15 August 2013, Landeskog signed a seven-year, $39 million contract to stay with the Avalanche.[11] On 3 March 2015, the league fined him $5,000 after he punched Minnesota Wild player Mikko Koivu as they both were sitting on their own benches in an earlier game.[12] He was also suspended twice the next season. His first suspension was for 2 games and $59,907 after he illegally checked Boston Bruins player Brad Marchand during a game.[13] His next suspension was for three games and $203,832 after he cross–checked Anaheim Ducks player Simon Després during a game.[14] On 16 November 2017, Landeskog recorded his first NHL hat-trick in a 6–2 win against the Washington Capitals.[15] On 27 November, the league suspended him for four games and fined him $119,815 for a cross–check he laid against Calgary Flames player Matthew Tkachuk during a game.[16]

On 27 July 2021, Landeskog signed a eight-year, $56 million contract to stay with the Avalanche.[17] The league suspended him again for two games and fined him $70,000 for a boarding Chicago Blackhawks player Kirby Dach during a game.[18] He helped the Avalanche during the playoffs. They defeated the Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, and Edmonton Oilers. They went on to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning four games to two in the Final to win the Stanley Cup.[19] After the playoffs were finished, Landeskog decided to undergo knee surgery and missed the entire next two seasons while recovering.[20] On 9 June 2026, Landeskog was awarded the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for being "the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey."[21]

Personal life

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Landeskog and his former Colorado Avalanche teammate Erik Johnson own minority shares in the Premier League football club Leeds United F.C..[22]

References

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  1. ↑ "Gabe Landeskog, Ben Fanelli and Ben Thomson Return to Aud!". Kitchener Rangers. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Avalanche selects forward Gabriel Landeskog with No. 2 pick". The Denver Post. Archived from the original on August 16, 2017. Retrieved August 31, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ↑ "Avalanche Signs Landeskog, Siemens". Colorado Avalanche. Archived from the original on June 2, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. ↑ "Avalanche rookie Landeskog leaves great first impression in NHL debut". The Denver Post. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Gabriel Landeskog scores his first NHL goal in Avalanche's victory". The Denver Post. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ "All-purpose Landeskog looking Calder-worthy". National Hockey League. Archived from the original on March 3, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ↑ "Gabriel Landeskog wins Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year". The Denver Post. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Landeskog, 19, named captain of Avalanche". Sportsnet. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Swedish club Djurgarden to sign Calder Trophy winner Gabriel Landeskog". ESPN. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  10. ↑ "We Need to Talk About Concussions, Right Now". The Players' Tribune. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Gabriel Landeskog Signs Seven-Year Extension". Colorado Avalanche. Archived from the original on March 1, 2014. Retrieved August 31, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  12. ↑ "Avalanche's McLeod, Landeskog fined for actions at end of Feb. 28 game vs. Wild". National Hockey League. Archived from the original on March 4, 2015. Retrieved August 31, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  13. ↑ "Avalanche forward Landeskog suspended two games". National Hockey League. Archived from the original on November 13, 2015. Retrieved August 31, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  14. ↑ "Avalanche's Landeskog suspended three games". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Landeskog scores hat trick in Avalanche win against Capitals". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Avalanche forward Landeskog suspended four games for cross-checking". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Avalanche Signs Gabriel Landeskog to Eight-Year Deal". Colorado Avalanche. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Landeskog suspended two games for actions in Avalanche game". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Avalanche edge Lightning in Game 6, win Cup for first time since 2001". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Avalanche's Landeskog about to miss third straight season". ESPN. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Landeskog of Avalanche surprised with Masterton Trophy by family". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  22. ↑ "Leeds United takeover: 8 athletes including Michael Phelps 'announced' as investors among 49ers". Yorkshire Evening Post. Retrieved August 31, 2026.

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