Avalanche Ought to Think About Taking Landeskog’s Place as Captain
While Gabriel Landeskog has been a highly effective captain for the Colorado Avalanche, there are compelling reasons to consider a change in leadership. Landeskog’s tenure as captain has been marked by strong leadership and a winning mentality, but evaluating the team’s future and evolving dynamics could prompt a re-evaluation.
Firstly, Landeskog has faced significant injury issues in recent seasons, which has impacted his ability to lead on the ice consistently. While he remains a respected figure in the locker room, the team might benefit from a leader who can be more present and consistently contribute both on and off the ice.
Secondly, the Avalanche have a core of talented and emerging players who could be considered for the captaincy. Players like Cale Makar or Nathan MacKinnon, who are already among the top performers, could provide a fresh leadership perspective. Makar, for example, has quickly established himself as one of the league’s top defensemen and has shown great maturity and vision on the ice. MacKinnon, meanwhile, has been the offensive cornerstone and possesses the drive and charisma that could translate well into a leadership roles
