The Colorado Avalanche won't protect captain Gabriel Landeskog in Wednesday's expansion draft, reports the Denver Post's Mike Chambers.
All of the league's teams submitted their protected lists before 5 p.m. ET on Saturday. The lists will be made public Sunday morning. Landeskog and all other unprotected possible free agents are able to meet with the Kraken and sign with them between that time and the expansion draft on Wednesday night, according to Chambers.
If Landeskog and the Kraken were to come to an agreement during that period, he would count as Seattle's pick from Colorado. If they don't reach a deal, he could still sign with them or any other team if he becomes a UFA when free agency opens on July 28.
On Tuesday, it was reported that the Avalanche and Landeskog were "not even close" in contract talks. The next day, the Swedish winger said he was disappointed with the fact that negotiations were at an impasse. The St. Louis Blues will reportedly make a strong push for Landeskog if he reaches the market.
The 28-year-old racked up 20 goals and 32 assists over 54 games this season. He's spent his entire 10-year career with Colorado, which drafted him second overall in 2011. The Avalanche named him captain in 2012-13.
Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.