10 Observations: Landeskog Put His Captain Stamp on Tampa Bay Game
DENVER — Gabe Landeskog engaged physically with a 27-year-old player who was appearing in just his sixth NHL game. This highlights Landeskog's leadership and presence on the ice. Despite not playing hockey consistently for over three years and facing demotion from the top six forwards, Landeskog continues to find ways to impact the game.
During the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, Landeskog clearly demonstrated his role as captain through his actions.
"The captain hasn’t played hockey regularly in well over three years. He’s already been demoted from the top six, yet he’s still finding ways to contribute."
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Author's summary: Gabe Landeskog reaffirmed his leadership on the ice by making a strong physical statement despite a recent demotion, proving his lasting value to the team.