Gabe Landeskog receives Bill Masterton and Mark Messier awards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 2:26 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Gabe Landeskog, captain of the Colorado Avalanche, was honored with both the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy and the Mark Messier Leadership Award. The announcement occurred on June 9, 2026, during an NHL awards recognition event. Landeskog's journey back to the ice after a knee cartilage replacement procedure was highlighted, showcasing his perseverance and dedication to the sport. His family surprised him with the Masterton trophy, underscoring the emotional significance of these accolades. Landeskog had been nominated for the Masterton trophy for the second consecutive year.
- •Landeskog won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance.
- •He also received the Mark Messier Leadership Award.
- •The honor was announced on June 9, 2026.
- •Landeskog's knee injury recovery was a key factor for the awards.
- •He was nominated for the Masterton trophy for a second year.
- 2:26 PMYahoo Sports — Landeskog honored with Bill Masterton and Mark Messier awards
"The Captain gets some well-deserved hardware.
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