Arizona Coyotes set to terminate the contract of forward following the emergence of a social media video

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Julien Trekker
February 23, 2024 (2:39 PM)

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The Arizona Coyotes have placed a player on waivers after he appeared in a video with substances.

Arizona Coyotes Place Adam Ruzicka on Waivers to Terminate His Contract After Controversial Video Emerges Online

A few minutes ago, it was confirmed that the Coyotes places the forward Afam Ruzicka on waivers with the intention of terminating his contract.

According to Frank Seravalli, Ruzicka appeared on a video around drugs:

#Yotes have placed Adam Ruzicka on waivers for purposes of contract termination hours after a video surfaced on social media from what appears to be Ruzicka around drugs.

Ruzicka, 24, played 117 games in the NHL with the Calgary Flames and the Arizona Coyotes and tallied 40 points.

Do you think Ruzicka will come back in the NHL this season?

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