Gabriel Landeskog ruled out of World Championship following wrist surgery
Isaiah J. Downing / USA Today
Scratch Gabriel Landeskog's name off the list of young NHL stars heading to the Czech Republic for the World Championship.
The Colorado Avalanche captain will not represent his native Sweden at the tournament after undergoing offseason wrist surgery, according to Mike Chambers of the Denver Post.
Landeskog appeared in all 82 games for the Avalanche, recording 23 goals, 36 assists and 214 shots.