BREAKING NEWS: Excitement Hits Magpies, Pies and Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), and a Colorado avalanche club that plays in the NHL Are overwhelmed with Joy and Excited with the returning of the former Captain Gabriel Landeskog as the New Head Coach and NHL Declared that……. see more

BREAKING NEWS: Excitement Hits Magpies, Pies and Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), and a Colorado avalanche club that plays in the NHL Are overwhelmed with Joy and Excited with the returning of the former Captain Gabriel Landeskog as the New Head Coach and NHL Declared that……. see more

 In a stunning and emotional turn of events, fans across two hemispheres are buzzing with excitement as the beloved former **Colorado Avalanche** captain, **Gabriel Landeskog**, makes his triumphant return to the NHL — but this time, behind the bench.

Landeskog, who captained the Avalanche to a **Stanley Cup Championship in 2022**, has been officially named the **new Head Coach** of the team, marking a historic transition from ice warrior to tactical leader. The announcement was made jointly by the Avalanche organization and the NHL early Monday morning, sending shockwaves of joy throughout the league and beyond.

## 🔥 Avalanche Fans Overjoyed, From the Rockies to the Rink

Denver streets quickly filled with cheers, car horns, and celebratory signs as Avalanche supporters gathered near Ball Arena to celebrate the news. Landeskog, a franchise icon, had been sidelined by injuries over the past few seasons and eventually stepped away from playing — but few expected a comeback in this form.

> **”It’s not just a return — it’s a resurrection,”** said one emotional fan draped in a retro Landeskog jersey.

> **”He bled for this team. Now he’s going to lead it again.”**

## 🏒 The NHL Reacts: “A New Era Begins”

The **NHL** itself issued a rare statement hailing Landeskog’s appointment as a **“monumental moment in hockey leadership”**, praising his intelligence, leadership, and lifelong commitment to the sport.

> “Gabriel Landeskog represents everything the NHL stands for — perseverance, passion, and professionalism,” said NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.

> “His return to the Avalanche — this time as Head Coach — marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the league and its fans.”

## 🏟️ Shockwaves Felt as Far as the MCG

In a twist that few saw coming, even **Aussie Rules Football fans** from **Melbourne’s legendary Magpies and Pies** faithful reacted with joy, with some adopting the Avalanche temporarily as their “off-season NHL club.”

> “We might not have ice hockey here, but we know leadership when we see it,” said a Magpies supporter outside the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

> “Landeskog’s return is something to cheer for — whether it’s black and white or burgundy and blue.”

## 📅 What’s Next?

Landeskog will begin coaching duties immediately, joining the team for training camp ahead of the upcoming season. His first game as Head Coach is set for next month — and tickets are already selling out.

Rumors are swirling about who might join his coaching staff, with former teammates and NHL legends potentially in the mix.

Whether you’re in the icy peaks of **Colorado**, the roaring stands of the **MCG**, or simply a hockey fan anywhere in the world, one thing is clear: **Gabriel Landeskog is back** — and he’s not done writing history.