Alex Galchenyuk: Enters player assistance program

Galchenyuk announced Tuesday that he has entered into the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program.

Galchenyuk was arrested July 9 in Scottsdale, Arizona, on charges of private property hit and run, disorderly conduct, failure to obey, resisting arrest and threatening or intimidating. The Coyotes put him on unconditional waivers July 13 to terminate the contract the forward signed with Arizona on July 1.