Gabriel Landeskog's retirement fate has been confirmed

After being eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland and captain Gabriel Landeskog spoke to the media.

Landeskog, who has missed the last two seasons due to a major injury, announced that he is not retiring and is working towards a comeback. This is great news for the Avalanche, who have missed his presence on the ice.

Landeskog's return is especially important as Valeri Nichushkin's future with the team is still uncertain, according to MacFarland.

Other key takeaways from the press conference include:

Artturi Lehkonen will undergo shoulder surgery.The situation with Valeri Nichushkin remains unresolved.The team hopes to sign Brett Ritchie soon.Landeskog is aiming to return next season.

The Avalanche now head into the offseason with some big decisions ahead. While much of their core is secured, they need to negotiate a new contract for key trade deadline acquisition Casey Mittelstadt.

Stay tuned for updates on the Avalanche's moves and Landeskog's potential return to the ice. #GoAvsGo

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