Colorado Avalanche Decade in Review: 20 Memorable Moments

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 30: Joonas Donskoi #72 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates a goal against the Florida Panthers with his bench at the Pepsi Center on October 30, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Panthers defeated the Avalanche 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images) /

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LAS VEGAS, NV – JUNE 20: Gabriel Landeskog of the Colorado Avalanche poses after winning the Calder Memorial Trophy during the 2012 NHL Awards at the Encore Theater at the Wynn Las Vegas on June 20, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

5. Memorable Moment: Gabriel Landeskog Wins Calder Trophy

The 2011-12 season itself was forgettable. However, in the midst of an 88-point season that saw them finish three slots down from a playoff spot, the rookie left wing made good. Gabriel Landeskog won the Calder Trophy.

Landeskog played all 82 games for the Avalanche that season. He recorded 22 goals and 30 assists for 52 points. He also recorded 51 penalty minutes because he’s a power forward. But it’s the former that won him rookie of the year honors.

Here’s his rookie of the year speech:

Even as a 19-year-old, he was so dapper and well-spoken.

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