The consequences were swift, with the Coyotes promptly moving to terminate Ruzicka's contract. Subsequently, he cleared waivers after being placed on unconditional waivers for contract termination.
Now out of the NHL, Ruzicka faces the challenge of finding another team willing to take a chance on him or seeking opportunities elsewhere to continue his professional hockey career.
While many would understand if Ruzicka harbored bitterness over the situation, he has admirably taken full responsibility for his actions. Despite deleting his social media accounts following the controversy, Ruzicka returned to issue a public apology and express gratitude to those who supported him.
In his statement, Ruzicka acknowledged his mistake and pledged to learn from it. He concluded with a message of love and gratitude, vowing to move forward.
I genuinely hope Ruzicka can move past this setback and use it as a learning experience on his journey ahead.
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26 FEVRIER | 198 ANSWERS BREAKING: Adam Ruzicka Breaks Silence Following Contract Termination Do you think he will be back in the NHL? | ||
Yes | 66 | 33.3 % |
No | 132 | 66.7 % |
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