Gerard Gallant joined the list of former NHL coaches leading KHL teams in thrilling fashion. The newly rebranded Shanghai Dragons announced Gallant as their new coach in a dramatic Mortal Kombat-style video posted to their social media channels on Wednesday.

Gerard Gallant has been named the new head coach of the Kontinental Hockey League's Shanghai Dragons. Gallant last coached the New York Rangers for two seasons, earning back-to-back 100-point seasons, but he left the NHL team after its first-round playoff exit in 2023.

Former New York Rangers' bench boss Gerard Gallant is back coaching hockey, and for someone with his track record of success the destination isn't one you'd initially expect. Today "The Master" was formally announced as the new leader of the Shanghai Dragons of the KHL.