Landeskog Adds Another Trophy to His Avalanche Resume

Gabriel Landeskog keeps stacking respect the old-fashioned way, through leadership that teammates notice and voters reward. The Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award is the latest sign that his value goes well beyond the score sheet. Around the league, captains get measured by what they do when the room gets tight, and Landeskog has clearly earned that kind of reputation. Colorado’s captain now has another piece of hardware that says the same thing the Avalanche already know.