BREAKING NEWS: 7- foot-6 center from Ball Arena, Colorado Avalanche, Jared Bednar current Avalanche head coach gave five reasons on social media for his decision to leave the Colorado Avalanche National Ice hockey team and revealed that he has Committed to…..

In a stunning turn of events, Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar took to social media this morning to announce his decision to step down from his role with the team — and fans are reeling.

But that wasn’t the only shocker.

Bednar also introduced the team’s mysterious new 7-foot-6 center — a towering enigma who’s been turning heads at Ball Arena during closed practices. Known only by the nickname “The Summit”, the hulking player has sparked rumors of a secret developmental project by the Avalanche’s front office.

🚨 Bednar’s Five Reasons for Leaving:

In a heartfelt video posted to X (formerly Twitter), Bednar explained his departure, listing five reasons for walking away:

1. A New Challenge: “After nearly a decade with the Avs, I need something fresh. I’ve climbed this mountain. It’s time for a new summit.”
2. The Rise of New Leadership: “The locker room is full of voices ready to lead — including The Summit, who brings an energy I haven’t seen before.”
3. Health & Family: “My family has sacrificed a lot. It’s time I give back to them.”
4. Player-Coach Friction: “There’s been creative tension over the direction of the team. Sometimes it’s best to walk away before the cracks deepen.”
5. A Shocking New Opportunity: “I’ve committed to something wild. Something I never saw coming.”

❗So Where’s Bednar Going?

Bednar ended speculation with a jaw-dropping twist:

“I’ve officially committed to becoming the first-ever head coach and GM of the Las Vegas Ice Pharaohs, the NHL’s newest expansion team set to debut next season.”

The Las Vegas Ice Pharaohs, announced quietly earlier this summer, are expected to bring a futuristic, Vegas-style flair to the league — complete with LED-lit uniforms and on-ice hologram shows.

🏒 About “The Summit”

As for The Summit, rumors are swirling. The Avalanche have neither confirmed nor denied his eligibility or nationality, though whispers suggest he may have been a two-sport athlete — possibly even with a background in basketball or European handball.

Some say he’s Canadian. Others swear he’s from a remote village in the Alps. One source even claimed he was part of a Russian genetics program. (That source has since been muted.)

Regardless, his impact is already being felt.

“He makes Zdeno Chára look like a middle schooler,” one assistant coach said under condition of anonymity.