Weeks after his arrest Alex Galchenyuk already has new contract offers on the table
On July 9th, the 3rd overall pick in the 2012 NHL Draft, Alex Galchenyuk was arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona. After his arrest Galchenyuk had his contract terminated by the Arizona Coyotes who had signed him just days earlier.
Last week, Galchenyuk opened up about needing help and enrolled himself into the NHL Player Assistance Program. Despite seeking help that hasn't stopped teams from reaching out to Galchenyuk about a potential contract.
With his physical and mental health as his priority, it appears Galchenyuk's hockey future is in question. But Galchenyuk's agent has already received interest from KHL club Salavat Yulaev Ufa.
The following quote was translated from Russian
We informed the agent of our interest. But for now, no more. While he is doing his own thing, we do not know how things will develop. We sort of hung up the call, it will be - we will consider it. There is a budget for this. It is unclear what condition he's in.
Galchenyuk, who is now 29, has played in 654 career games for Montreal, Arizona, Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Ottawa, Toronto and Colorado. He has scored 146 goals and added 208 assists.
Previously on HockeyUnplugged
POLL |
JUILLET 24 | 85 ANSWERS Weeks after his arrest Alex Galchenyuk already has new contract offers on the table Should Galchenyuk play in the KHL next season? |
Yes, keep your career alive | 20 | 23.5 % |
No, he should focus on his health | 35 | 41.2 % |
Depends on how he's doing | 30 | 35.3 % |
List of polls |
|
3 hours ago | By Graham Montgomery The One Player Kyle Dubas and the Penguins Can't Afford to Pass Up in the NHL Draft |
|
4 hours ago | By Tyler Ball Alex Ovechkin Hits Another Historic Milestone After Hat Trick Vs. Connor McDavid and the Oilers |
|
6 hours ago | By Graham Montgomery Penguins Management Reveals Next Steps for Top Prospects Moving Forward |
|
8 hours ago | By Graham Montgomery Penguins Divisional Rival's Prospect Stretchered Off the Ice After Collision With the Boards |
|
9 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente Two Penguins Forwards Could Fetch Massive Trade Return Ahead of Dealine |
|
10 hours ago | By Graham Montgomery Former First Round Pick Hits Waivers: Kyle Dubas Could Bolster the Pens Blue Line |
|
12 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente Three Players Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins Should Not Trade |
|
13 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente Kyle Dubas Urged to Acquire 50-Goal Scorer After Latest Elliotte Friedman Report |