Breaking News: Edmonton oilers stuns fans with Wayne Gretzky “The great One”, Return as Head Coach-A Legendary Return with a promised Annual Salary of $5.2 million as Kris Knoblauch set to….

In a jaw-dropping announcement that has sent shockwaves through the hockey world, the Edmonton Oilers have confirmed that NHL legend Wayne Gretzky, famously known as “The Great One,” is returning to the franchise — this time, behind the bench as the head coach.

Gretzky, widely regarded as the greatest hockey player of all time, last suited up for the Oilers in 1988, but his legacy in Edmonton has remained untouchable. Now, in a bold and unexpected move, the Oilers have lured Gretzky back with a promised annual salary of $5.2 million, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the league.

The move comes as Kris Knoblauch is set to step aside from the head coaching role after a season of ups and downs that ended in playoff disappointment. The team’s front office praised Knoblauch for his professionalism and hinted at a possible reassignment within the organization.

“This is more than just a coaching change — it’s a homecoming,” said Oilers GM Ken Holland at a packed press conference earlier today. “Wayne’s return represents a reconnection with the heart and soul of Edmonton hockey. He brings not just experience, but the weight of greatness.”

Gretzky, 64, appeared visibly emotional as he addressed fans and media. “This city made me who I am,” he said. “Now I want to give back in the biggest way I can. Coaching this team — especially with talents like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl — is an honor I don’t take lightly. We’re going to chase greatness together.”

Though Gretzky has had past executive and advisory roles with NHL franchises, this will mark his first full-time head coaching position in the league. Reactions from fans have ranged from ecstatic to cautiously optimistic, as questions about Gretzky’s coaching experience swirl.

Still, the symbolic and emotional impact of Gretzky’s return has injected new energy into the Oilers’ offseason, and ticket sales are already surging.

The Oilers have not lifted the Stanley Cup since 1990, but with The Great One at the helm, fans dare to believe that the drought may finally be coming to an end.