Since yesterday afternoon, Alex Galchenyuk has been the talk of the NHL. After seeing the Coyotes place him on the ballot with a view to terminating his contract, we learned early yesterday evening that the decision was due to the fact that he was recently arrested by the Scottsdale police.
I told you more about this sad story yesterday, but his contract was indeed terminated earlier today. He is no longer a member of the Coyotes organization.
We’re talking multiple charges against him → https://t.co/4r35eYeN4v
– DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) July 13, 2023
That said, while the information released yesterday gave an idea of the gravity of the situation, a local news channel (which appears to be linked to NBC) in Arizona, 12 News, has reportedly gotten its hands on the police report of the intervention and the details are said to be very, very serious.
Note, however, that the police have not confirmed the information (unlike what came out yesterday), but it does come from a fairly reliable source.
According to 12 News, the police report explains that Galchenyuk really didn’t take it well when a police officer intervened. In fact, the report states that the forward threatened the officer that he would “steal the kidneys of his family members” and that he would “end his life with one phone call”.
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He also claimed that he wanted to “end his bloodline”. Nothing less.
A police report shows the former Coyotes player allegedly threatened to cut out the organs of an officer’s wife and child.
https://t.co/niYVtauSd9– 12 News (@12News) July 14, 2023
The report also indicates that Chucky was under the influence of something, without mentioning the nature of the substance. He also reportedly used the n-word to address the officer, according to another officer on the scene.
The other new detail in the story is that the former CH forward’s father was present at the incident. He reportedly told police that he had never seen his son act so aggressively.
I wrote this last night, but once again, I can’t help but think that this whole thing is really sad. Galchenyuk is a really talented guy on the ice, but he’s really wasting his talent. I sincerely hope he gets the help he seems to really need right now.
And again, we don’t know if 12 News’ information is necessarily all true, but if it’s really from the police report, there’s plenty to believe.
It really is a horror story in every sense of the word. I really hope he gets better as soon as possible, because beyond his career, he’s a human being who’s ruining his life here. And we would never wish that on anyone.
In bursts
– Really?
From a legal standpoint, the bar is high should a team wish to terminate a contract. Galchenyuk has his legal issues no doubt. The issue, however, is whether it rises to the level of termination. The NHLPA will have good arguments at its disposal should it grieve.
– Eric Macramalla (@EricMacramalla) July 14, 2023
– He’s likely to be Galchenyuk’s “replacement” in Arizona.
#Yotes sign Zach Sanford to a one-year deal (two-way)
– Brennan Klak (@nhlupdate) July 14, 2023
– Great read on the Maple Leafs.
“Something that we’ve talked about a lot is just how Brad came in and defended us all.”
Mitch Marner and John Tavares discuss Auston Matthews and William Nylander’s contract uncertainty, keeping the core together, and the big change up top: https://t.co/K5rHjGiEUX pic.twitter.com/xiyr0uRmXG
– luke fox (@lukefoxjukebox) July 14, 2023
– Take two minutes to watch this. You won’t regret it, I assure you.
Sabrina Ionescu(@sabrina_i20) just set the all-time record for NBA or WNBA with a score of 37 PTS in the FINAL ROUND of the #Starry3PT Contest to be crowned the NEW 3-PT CHAMPION 🏆 | @starrylemonlime pic.twitter.com/YcGy3fDfBq
– WNBA (@WNBA) July 14, 2023
– Great read on the Canadian basketball team.
A top-two finish from the Americas would qualify Canada for the Olympics. https://t.co/5piTHdr1z0
– AlleyOop360 (@AlleyOop360) July 14, 2023