Landeskog named Rookie of the Month for February
by Cheryl Bradley on Mar 2, 2012 2:22 PM MST
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PrintColorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog has been named Rookie of the Month for February. Landeskog recorded 7 goals and 6 assists in 12 games during February, including a two-goal game against Detroit on February 25th. He beat out fellow rookies Carl Hagelin (3g, 6a, 13 games, Rangers), Adam Henrique (2g, 5a, 11 games, Devils), Marcus Kruger (5g, 2a, 14 games, Blackhawks), Brayden Schenn (4g, 1a, 13 games, Flyers), and Justin Faulk (3g, 2a, 11 games, Hurricanes). Click here to see Landeskog talking about the honor of being Rookie of the Month.
From Avalanche.com
Landeskog ranked third among all skaters with 55 shots and led all rookies with a +9 rating. He closed the month on a six-game point streak, recording five goals and five assists as the Avalanche won five of six games to move within a point of the eighth seed in the Western Conference. Landeskog leads all rookies in shots (208) and plus/minus (+21), is tied for the lead in goals (18) and is second in points (40) in 65 games. He also ranks in the top five among freshmen skaters in assists (22), power-play goals (four), power-play points (nine) and game-winning goals (three).
The Avalanche won 7 of those 12 games with Landeskog recording at least a point in each of them. He went pointless in only three games, all of which were losses. The rookie's impact on the team's success is unquestionable, and unlike many freshmen players, he has yet to hit a wall. In fact, he continues to get better. As the year goes on, he climbs in the rankings for the Calder, the trophy given to the Rookie of the Year. If he continues to play as he did in February, the young Swede will leave little doubt that he deserves the award.
Congratulations, Gabe!
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What does a rookie of the month like to do? Oh, spend time with kids who love hockey! Yeah, I don't think other rookies spend their time doing this.
"Hockey just never stops, It’s like rock ‘n’ roll — it’s relentless." - Alice Cooper
He also chipped one of his front teeth last night. Although it sounds like he’s getting it fixed right about now.
http://video.avalanche.nhl.com/videocenter/console?hcatid=699&id=161790
A great city! Beautiful mountains all around. Continuing the sun shines every morning you wake up with a good mood. It's not only skiing all crazy. Colorado sports staff. We also have a full hot springs, where you can swim. I have not explored all, a lot of time it takes to hockey.
- Semyon Varlamov
Sgarbossa was OHL player of the month for February
A great city! Beautiful mountains all around. Continuing the sun shines every morning you wake up with a good mood. It's not only skiing all crazy. Colorado sports staff. We also have a full hot springs, where you can swim. I have not explored all, a lot of time it takes to hockey.
- Semyon Varlamov
Gabriel Landeskog @GabeLandeskog92
For everyone who noticed the tooth incident last night.. important question: should I pull the whole thing out or fix it?
A great city! Beautiful mountains all around. Continuing the sun shines every morning you wake up with a good mood. It's not only skiing all crazy. Colorado sports staff. We also have a full hot springs, where you can swim. I have not explored all, a lot of time it takes to hockey.
- Semyon Varlamov
Neither? Neither should be an option. Just leave it.
"Hockey just never stops, It’s like rock ‘n’ roll — it’s relentless." - Alice Cooper
by Sandie Gauthier on Mar 2, 2012 3:38 PM MST up reply actions
If the root is exposed, there is no way that is an option. Believe me.
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
It’s not. It’s super minor.
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
Mile High Hockey - Asst. Editor
The Hockey Writers - Avalanche Correspondent
by Cheryl Bradley on Mar 2, 2012 4:49 PM MST up reply actions
Gabriel Landeskog @GabeLandeskog92
Phew. 3 hours later I have a smile again. Haha sorry to all of you who wanted me to yank it.
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Mar 2, 2012 7:27 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
You can tell Avalanche are using Landeskog in promotions now. He is good player, talks good English and have symmetric face, so it makes sense.
Most Swedes have amazingly good english skills, with the exception of Holmstrom, but he does live in Detroit where ubonics is the native language.
Cheryl keeps telling me he sounds Canadian. I can hear the European in his voice though.
"Hockey just never stops, It’s like rock ‘n’ roll — it’s relentless." - Alice Cooper
by Sandie Gauthier on Mar 2, 2012 4:59 PM MST up reply actions
Sedins... but then again
Paul Stastny did, what Paul Stastny does. Score big goals.
We could yell about the Dallas-Edmonton game….
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
And this
2G 3A +4 on Friday against the Kitchener Rangers. The kid is putting up some serious numbers. Nice add by the Shermanator.
by CMM09 on Mar 3, 2012 7:55 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
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