Gabriel Landeskog still isn't ready to play for the Avalanche, and that day doesn't appear to be coming anytime soon.

Gabriel Landeskog has not played since the Avalanche’s 2022 Stanley Cup run, and with the trade deadline approaching, his possible return could impact the franchise's plans. The 32-year-old captain, sidelined by a knee injury, addressed his rehab, future, and the uncertainty surrounding his return in an interview with The Athletic's Peter Baugh.

For the Colorado Avalanche, it’s becoming clearer and clearer that captain Gabriel Landeskog may miss a third straight regular season due to a lingering right knee injury

A right knee injury has kept Gabriel Landeskog from suiting up for Colorado since 2022, when he helped the Avalanche claim a Stanley Cup title over the Tampa Bay Lightning, and it appears he'll remain on long-term injured reserve the rest of this season.

The Avs GM acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding Landeskog’s recovery from a right knee injury, stating that while the 32-year-old continues to work toward a comeback, no clear timeline exists, painting a murky future. “I think you guys can figure out where this is kind of going," MacFarland said. “Hopefully, it’ll keep going well.”

Chris MacFarland has tinkered with his roster plenty, but the Avs don’t appear to be adding the captain to it anytime soon.

Four days prior to the NHL trade deadline, Colorado general manager Chris MacFarland said Monday a Landeskog return this season, while not impossible, is unlikely. "He's grinding hard every single day,