Gabriel Landeskog is aiming to play this season for the Avalanche
While the second episode focused on the health of Filip Forsberg and Jack Eichel, Gabriel Landeskog's appearance in the fourth episode could be an extension of that. The Colorado captain hasn't appeared in a game since lifting the Stanley Cup in 2022.
What was initially thought to be a few months has turned into two full seasons after undoing knee surgery and a cartilage transplant procedure.
The Avalanche have been solid regular-season performers in his absence, eclipsing 107 points in each season. However, they've failed to return to the conference finals in their last two trips, including a first-round loss to the Seattle Kraken in 2023.
The fourth episode ended with Landeskog confidently stating during a press conference that he would play sometime between October and April of this season.
Currently, there isn't a concrete timeline for his return, but signs are pointing in the right direction. Whenever it should come, his return will be welcome news for the Avalanche, who will also be without Valeri Nichushkin to start the season.