Colorado Avalanche Captain Gabriel Landeskog is set to miss his second consecutive season due to his ongoing recovery from cartilage replacement surgery on his right knee. This news comes as a blow to the team and its fans, as Landeskog is a key figure and leader on the ice.
In order to address the absence of their captain, the Avalanche have made a roster move by adding netminder Ivan Prosvetov as a backup. This move comes after starting goalie Pavel Francouz was placed on the injured, non-roster list, making Prosvetov an important contingency plan for the team. While Francouz is out, starter Alexandar Georgiev will be shouldering the bulk of the workload, hoping to build on his impressive performance last season, where he won a career-high 40 games.
Colorado’s injury list has grown further with centers Jean-Luc Foudy and Chris Wagner also being included on the injured, non-roster list alongside Landeskog. This adds to the challenges the Avalanche will face as they open their season against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday.
Prosvetov, a 24-year-old goaltender, gained some experience last season with the Arizona Coyotes, playing seven games and attaining a goals-against average of 3.98. He was drafted by the Coyotes in the fourth round of the 2018 NHL draft.
Despite these setbacks, the Avalanche remain optimistic and are preparing to face their opponents head-on. Landeskog’s absence will undoubtedly be felt, but the team is determined to overcome the challenges and make a strong start to the season.
As fans eagerly await the season opener, the Colorado Avalanche will need to rely on their remaining players and adapt to the circumstances. It will be a test of their resilience and depth as they navigate the obstacles that lie ahead.
