Barely two weeks after signing a contract with the Arizona Coyotes, Alex Galchenyuk's tenure with the team has abruptly ended. The Coyotes placed Galchenyuk on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination following his arrest on several misdemeanor charges, including a private property hit-and-run, disorderly conduct, failure to obey, resisting arrest, and threatening or intimidating. The incident occurred in Scottsdale, Arizona, and while no injuries were reported, the property damage resulted in the hit-and-run charge.

Galchenyuk was released on his own recognizance after being booked into the Scottsdale city jail. The Coyotes released a brief statement confirming the termination of Galchenyuk's contract but declined further comment. The NHL Players Association is currently reviewing the situation.

This recent contract marked Galchenyuk's third stint with the Coyotes, having previously played for the organization in the 2018-2019 and 2021-2022 seasons. The one-year deal was valued at $775,000. The third overall pick in the 2012 NHL Draft by the Montreal Canadiens, Galchenyuk spent his first six seasons in Montreal. Over the past five seasons, he has played for numerous teams, including the Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Minnesota Wild, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche, and two AHL teams.