It's still unsure how long these injuries will keep Landeskog off the ice, but injuries to the franchise's youngest captain give the team a rough start to the season.
The Avalanche roster was already down a forward with the loss of Steve Downie earlier in the season. Downie tore his ACL, needing season-ending surgery during the home opener against the L.A. Kings. The Avalanche putting another forward on the injured reserve list this early in such a short season may force them to start looking for a solution.
Is one of last seasons' leading forwards Ryan O'Reilly a possible solution to this hole?
O'Reilly was key player throughout the 2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche season. Season stats show O'Reilly lead the team in points (55) and assists (37). O'Reilly was also forth overall in goals scored (18).
Contract negotiation issues are still keeping O'Reilly from stepping onto the Pepsi Center ice. According to the Denver Post, O'Reilly has already turned down two offers: one for two years worth $7 million, and the other for five years worth $17 million.
O'Reilly was let go by his KHL team because of an injury he recently aggravated. The team also stated that because of contract negotiations with the NHL, they wanted to find a replacement for O'Reilly before their Jan 31 deadline.
It looks like, even being down by two forwards, the Avalanche aren't close to signing the center anytime soon. Pressure to resolve this issues may soon be looming over this franchise the longer Landeskog stays off the ice.
Is one of last seasons' leading forwards Ryan O'Reilly a possible solution to this hole?
O'Reilly was key player throughout the 2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche season. Season stats show O'Reilly lead the team in points (55) and assists (37). O'Reilly was also forth overall in goals scored (18).
Contract negotiation issues are still keeping O'Reilly from stepping onto the Pepsi Center ice. According to the Denver Post, O'Reilly has already turned down two offers: one for two years worth $7 million, and the other for five years worth $17 million.
O'Reilly was let go by his KHL team because of an injury he recently aggravated. The team also stated that because of contract negotiations with the NHL, they wanted to find a replacement for O'Reilly before their Jan 31 deadline.
It looks like, even being down by two forwards, the Avalanche aren't close to signing the center anytime soon. Pressure to resolve this issues may soon be looming over this franchise the longer Landeskog stays off the ice.
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