Alex Galchenyuk enters NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

Galchenyuk was charged with private property hit and run, disorderly conduct, failure to obey, resisting arrest, and threatening or intimidating after a run-in with members of the Scottsdale Police Department on July 9.

After police officers arrived at the scene, where a white BMW X5 crossover had been seen striking a curb, a sign, and another vehicle, Galchenyuk was discovered laying on the ground near the vehicle while showing clear signs of intoxication. His father was also present at the scene.

According to the police report, Galchenyuk repeatedly threatened violence against the responding officers and also directed racial slurs against an officer-in-training who said he identifies as Black.

The Coyotes released the following statement upon officially terminating Galchenyuk’s contract last week:

“We are aware of the incident involving Alex Galchenyuk and strongly condemn this type of behavior. Once the Club was made aware of the allegations, we immediately began the process of terminating his Standard Player’s Contract through the proper channels in conjunction with the National Hockey League. As a result, the Arizona Coyotes today have exercised the team’s right to terminate the contract of Alex Galchenyuk due to a material breach of the terms of his Standard Player’s Contract. The Club will have no further comment at this time.”

Also on Tuesday, NHLPA director Marty Walsh told ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski that the players union is still deliberating over whether to file a grievance regarding the Coyotes terminating Galchenyuk’s contract.