Arizona Coyotes Terminate Adam Ruzicka's Contract Over Social Media Video

The termination follows a video posted by Ruzicka showing a substance appearing to be cocaine, marking a significant career setback for the player.

The Arizona Coyotes have placed Adam Ruzicka on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract after a video surfaced showing him with a white powder.
Ruzicka, a 24-year-old forward from Slovakia, has played in 117 NHL games since his debut in April 2021.
The incident marks the second contract termination in the NHL this season, following Corey Perry's termination by the Chicago Blackhawks.
The NHL has a precedent for punishing players for off-ice conduct, with Evgeny Kuznetsov suspended in 2019 for inappropriate conduct related to drug use.
Ruzicka's future in the NHL remains uncertain, as the league has previously suspended players for similar incidents.