The Arizona Coyotes have decided to waive forward Adam Ruzicka for the purpose of contract termination after a video surfaced on social media, which appears to show Ruzicka around a white powdery substance, speculated to be cocaine. The video led to immediate action by the team, with multiple reports confirming the Coyotes' decision to place Ruzicka on unconditional waivers. Ruzicka clears waivers, and the NHLPA has up to 60 days to file a grievance on his behalf, highlighting the potential for a dispute over the termination.
Adam Ruzicka clears unconditional waivers and will have his contract terminated by the #coyotes. The NHLPA has up to 60 days to file a grievance on his behalf.
Ruzicka clears
With #Yotes expected to officially terminate Adam Ruzicka's contract today, reminder that #NHLPA has 60 days to file a grievance. There is a reason the union helps operate the Player Assistance program - players should be directed there for help instead of terminated. [1/3]
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The Arizona Coyotes have put forward Adam Ruzicka on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract. https://t.co/M5wWa5Zhrt
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The Arizona Coyotes have been sharing a home arena with ASU for a few years. Anyway, their new player, Adam Ružička, just posted a video on his instagram with a line of what’s probably laundry detergent. 🤪 https://t.co/KEX3XPdVaN
The Arizona Coyotes placed forward Adam Ruzicka on unconditional waivers for the purposes of contract termination on Friday: https://t.co/YBFRUC5Ryn
#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.
Adam Ruzicka placed on unconditional waivers by the #Coyotes and will have his contract terminated.
We will get clarity closer to waivers in an hour, but expectation is Arizona is going to waive Adam Ruzicka for the purposes of contract termination.