Can the Colorado Avalanche's playoff hopes soar with Gabe Landeskog's return?

As the Avalanche gear up for the playoffs, the spotlight is on Landeskog's potential impact as well as the strategic goalie choices between Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgwood.

We also explore what Jonathan Drouin's contract could look like and Mikko Rantanen's performance expectations against his former team.

Will Landeskog's return be the game-changer the Avalanche need? Tune in for an engaging analysis of the team's playoff preparations and player dynamics.

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0:00 Intro: Playoffs and Gabe Landeskog's return

5:07 Landeskog's potential role and line placement

14:09 Goalie debate: Blackwood vs Wedgwood for Game 1

27:31 Mikko Rantanen's playoff expectations with Dallas

31:25 Our personal "obsessions" beyond hockey

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