THIS IS THE BEST WE COULD HOPE FOR: The Governing Colorado avalanche, Kroenke family, and his son, Josh Kroenke as it’s meeting hold on 28th of October 2025 has approved the elevation of Joe Sakic as the new…. See more

Title: “This Is the Best We Could Hope For” — The Kroenke Family Approves Elevation of Joe Sakic

By [Your Name] – October 28, 2025

In what can only be described as a definitive move toward restoring glory and tradition, the governing ownership of the Colorado Avalanche, led by the E. Stanley Kroenke-family and his son Josh Kroenke, convened today and approved the elevation of Joe Sakic to a new leadership position within the franchise. The decision marks a major turning point for a club that has been seeking renewed direction, identity and competitive fire.

A legend returns in a new form

Joe Sakic’s tenure with the Avalanche organization is storied and deep. He played his entire NHL career with the franchise (including the earlier Quebec Nordiques era), became the heart and soul of the team, and after retirement transitioned into executive roles. (Wikipedia)

With today’s decision by the Kroenke family and the ownership group, Sakic is being elevated — not simply as a token honored veteran, but with real authority and expectation. According to the announcement, he will oversee (or already does) all hockey-related decisions moving forward. (NBC Sports)

This is significant. It’s one thing to bring back a franchise icon. It’s quite another to give him the reins.

Why this feels like “the best we could hope for”

There are several reasons this move evokes such optimism:

1. Deep credibility: Sakic isn’t just a respected executive — he was a generational player. His credibility with fans, players and the broader hockey community is profound.
2. Legacy & continuity: For an organization craving identity, venerating a home-grown legend offers continuity with the past.
3. Clear mandate: With the Kroenke family approving, the message is: this isn’t symbolic. They are backing the plan.
4. Alignment of vision: Reports indicate that Josh Kroenke reached out to Sakic about a bigger role, signaling alignment between the governing family and hockey operations. (NBC Sports)

A fan on Reddit perhaps captured it best:

“The Kroenkes are great owners for the Avs… they put hockey people in place to run the team and make the decisions.” (reddit.com)

In short, this feels like a move based less on optics and more on substance.

What’s next — and what the challenges will be

While the elevation of Sakic is a positive step, it does not guarantee immediate success. There are a number of challenges and next steps to monitor:

• Roster and coaching decisions: Having the right leadership is vital, but so is having the right coach, supporting front-office staff, and roster construction.
• Winning isn’t automatic: Legacy does not win games. The Avalanche must still compete in a cut-throat league and deliver.
• Expectations management: With a legend at the helm comes heightened expectations. The organization will need patience and focus.
• Balance of power: With Sakic elevated, clarity on roles will matter — e.g., the relationship with the GM, the business side, and how decisions are made.

What this says about the Kroenke family’s commitment

For some time, questions have been raised about how invested the Kroenke family truly was in their Denver-based franchises. By making this move, they are signaling a commitment to invest in identity and culture, not just dollars. For example, earlier reports noted Josh Kroenke discussing his role and ambition for the franchise. (FOX Sports)

The message is: “We believe in hockey. We believe in our people. We believe in our legend.”

Final thoughts

“This is the best we could hope for” might sound dramatic — but in this case, it may be apt. The elevation of Joe Sakic under the governance of the Kroenke family presents an opportunity for the Avalanche to reconnect with their winning past, while charting a new course for the future.

If all goes well, this could be the beginning of a new golden era in Denver puck-town. But the path will not be easy. The hockey world will be watching.

Fans will hope that the man who once hoisted Stanley Cups in burgundy and steel now leads the charge behind the scenes — and brings it home again.

Would you like a deeper dive into what exactly Sakic’s new role entails, or how the Kroenke ownership structure works in this scenario?