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Landeskog Wins Masterton Trophy and Messier Leadership Award

They reflect recognition of an unprecedented comeback from cartilage replacement surgery that helped lead the Presidents’ Trophy Avalanche.

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May 24, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights in game three of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Apr 9, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) in the second period against the Calgary Flames at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The NHL announced Tuesday, June 9, 2026, that Colorado captain Gabriel Landeskog is the 2025-26 winner of both the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy and the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award.
  • Landeskog missed three full regular seasons after a right-knee injury, underwent multiple surgeries including a cartilage replacement in May 2023, and returned to the NHL after a 1,032-day gap.
  • In the 2025-26 regular season he played 60 games and posted 14 goals and 21 assists, then added six goals and five assists in 13 playoff games as Colorado won the Presidents’ Trophy.
  • The league surprised Landeskog at home with the Masterton presentation after video tributes from his surgeon, teammates and family, underscoring the awards’ focus on perseverance and community leadership.
  • He is the first NHL player to win both honors in the same season, a milestone that spotlights his long tenure as captain since 2012 and may influence how teams and doctors view recovery paths after complex knee procedures.