Over the recent summer, an incident involving Alex Galchenyuk, a player who had just joined the Arizona Coyotes, led to his arrest. Subsequent reports indicated he had engaged in extremely troubling behavior, including issuing grave threats to law enforcement while under the influence.
The release of bodycam footage from the incident involving Alex Galchenyuk has confirmed previous accounts. The video shows that Galchenyuk, who was clearly under the influence, directed abhorrent threats at those present, particularly targeting the officers.
With the public disclosure of this footage, it would not be surprising if Galchenyuk's return to the NHL is delayed for an extended period. He entered the league's player assistance program shortly after the incident and signed a contract to play abroad.
It is our hope that Galchenyuk receives the necessary support to address his behavior, which was unacceptable. The officers involved are to be commended for their professionalism and restraint during the encounter with the experienced NHL player.
