The Colorado Avalanche said captain Gabriel Landeskog (head) could begin skating again "very soon." The Avs refused to specify a date but did say there's reason for optimism in Landeskog's recovery from what is likely a concussion. However, head injuries are incredibly tricky so there's no real telling when Landeskog will be able to get back on the ice. The young winger's been sidelined since Jan. 26.

Gabriel Landeskog (head) will not play on Wednesday. Landeskog hasn't been practicing, so he's probably not close to returning. He has been sidelined since Jan. 26 with what might be a concussion.

Gabriel Landeskog (head) skated briefly by himself on Sunday. Landeskog was injured nine days ago when he was hit in the head by the Sharks' Brad Stuart. He returned to play the final two periods but has not played since. The Avs do not allow injured players to talk to the press and all coach Joe Sacco said was "no timetable'. Keep him on your reserve list and hope he becomes healthy enough to play soon.

Gabriel Landeskog (head) has been placed on the injured reserve list. Landeskog will not be available on Saturday. Although Landeskog suffered both a head and leg injury during Saturday's contest, only the head injury is a problem now, according to Avalanche coach Joe Sacco. There is no timetable for his return.

Gabriel Landeskog (head/leg) did not skate Wednesday morning he won't be in the lineup against Vancouver. There is no timetable for Landeskig's return and the team is saying he is suffering from head and leg injuries as a result of a hit he received from San Jose defender Brad Stuart on Saturday. Coach Joe Sacco said the team will continue to evaluate their captain on a daily basis, which will fuel speculation that he has a concussion.

The Colorado Avalanche said that there is currently no timetable for the return of Gabriel Landeskog (head/neck) to the lineup. Landeskog was hit hard by Brad Stuart Saturday and it appeared that Stusrt's elbow got up into Landeskog's face but the Avs forward returned to action after a short trip to the dressing room and he stated after the game he was fine. But he missed practice on Sunday and the symptoms were much worse on Monday. The Avs are not saying he has a concussion, but everything seems to indicate that it is. Stay tuned as it appears that Landeskog's return to the lineup is not close.

According to Colorado, Gabriel Landeskog will not play Monday due to head and neck injuries that he suffered on Saturday courtesy of a hit from San Jose's Brad Stuart. He was hit during the first period of that game, but managed to return later in the frame. Consider him day-to-day for now. Landeskog has gotten off to a slow start offensively this season with one goal in four games, but he has generated 15 shots and eight hits.

Look for Gabriel Landeskog to play on Monday after taking a big hit to the head on Saturday. Landeskog was hit in the head by the Sharks Brad Stuart and left the ice to seek medical attention but returned to action at the start of the second stanza. There is always a concern with hits to the head that there may be problems a few days later but so far so good for the sophomore. Keep Landeskog in your lineup if you normally would.

Gabriel Landeskog is OK after taking a big hit to the head in the first period Saturday. Sharks defenseman Brad Stuart landed a huge hit on Landeskog with 4:20 left in the first period as he was bout to cross the Sharks' blue line. The Avs captain did not come out to start the second period but emerged soon after and finished the game. This is something to keep an eye on over the next few days as head injuries have a tendency to recur.

Gabriel Landeskog had four shots on goal in Colorado's 4-0 loss Saturday. Erik Johnson had a team-high four blocked shots. Patrick Bordeleau led the team with eight hits in just 6:27 minutes of playing time. Bordeleau also logged 12 penalty minutes.