Gabriel Landeskog's expected NHL return date has been confirmed

" He's trying to make a return here sometime near the start of the season and if that goes well, it would be a really big boost for us," Bednar said. "So, that's something we're all a little anxious about, but really excited about as well. He hasn't played for us in two years."

"It's just when he feels well enough to sort of keep ramping up and taking the next step. It's been a long time now, so there's no rush. It's just all with what he's feeling comfortable with. Just what he's been able to do both in the gym with his training off the ice and what he's been able to do on the ice, we're certainly optimistic that he'll be able to come back."