“My family was counting on me to be better than threatening to hire mobsters to kill a police officer for having the audacity to ask if I was drunk after I drove through somebody’s lawn” is probably accurate TBF
UpriverOyster
He may have ended his own bloodlines’ appearance in the NHL
iaalorami
I love how going to a rehab resort has become the default « punishment » for this shit.
Adam_Friedland_TAFS
What’s with the wacky Illuminati symbol at the top?
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or is that an AZ thing? or his initials?
mitch-dubz
“beyond sorry” are choice words
A-Wall1
Really hope he’s genuine, but this to me reads as « I’m sorry I got caught. »
snark_enterprises
I mean, never too late to get help. If he’s sincere, I hope he can get better through the program.
Otterslayer22
So. Did he make the call to Moscow?
Medschoolmonkee
If he’s genuine, I hope the program can truly help him. Just a sad story, as much as we all clown on him.
attiction
idc if he was drunk, or « just angry », dude said racial slurs and threatened to have people killed. he needs the help he’s about to get, and also the consequences he’s dealing with now.
dark12striker
I’ll kill you but I’m sorry fuck this twat
hughjazz45
I heard the NHL was planning the harshest punishment the NHLPA and labor law will allow: playing 82 more games for the Coyotes *snare hit* (entire crowd starts booing me)
madworld2713
This dude needs serious help, threatened to kill an officer and his family. Being drunk doesn’t cause that.
Fleganhimer
Alcohol doesn’t change your opinion. Alcohol let’s you say what you want with less inhibition. I think he made what he thinks of police (and black people for that matter) clear.
Hopefully, he has learned through the immense backlash he’s received, that what he did was wrong and that this apology is coming from a place of genuine remorse. Hard to say for sure, but time will tell.
If he wanted to, he could have fucked off to Russia and finished his career there. The fact that he apologized and still wants to stay is hopefully representative of the fact that he wants to be the kind of person the league will accept (not a terribly high bar, I know) and not just the will to grab some more cash out of the most profitable hockey league.
Sometimes people snap and do things they regret. Sometimes people show their true colors.
Lavs1985
It’s never too late to fix a problem. I also believe in second chances, but those have to be earned. He’s going to have to do A LOT to earn that second chance.
Straight_String3293
« Chatbot, write an apology letter from the perspective of Galchenyuk ».
Actions speak louder. Sure, there is a chance for redemption, but that will come with time and actions
GoStlBlues67
This nerd has his own logo. Hilarious
olive865
This is fucking hilarious 😂
M888887777
Adios amigo
Shawnaldo7575
So, he threatened the life of a cop and the cops family AND he’s not in prison? Can anyone explain? Are hate speech and death threats not illegal?
vintage_rack_boi
Cringiest part is a fringe player has a dumb ass logo
Spiritual_Fail_7328
He’s got a logo for himself lol
Crazy_Accident3126
Too late man
harlequin018
Good start, but how to go about the problem of not being very good at hockey?
JKolodne
Good for him (getting the help he needs…. hopefully), but WAY too little, WAY too late. Screw that guy, he should never play again.
makalder
Off-topic but his AG logo is kinda cool
OnceAndFutureCrappy
Could have used a few more « beyonds » imo.
bigchubbyfatguy
Everyone else gets a second chance . Why not him?
superdalebot
Everyone deserves a path to redemption
booksmctrappin
P.S. – Reject this apology at your own peril; I will end your bloodline.
Salt-Test7577
Sounds like you set the bar pretty high there!
mofodave
Coyotes ended his bloodline
rideronthestorm29
I mean come on guy alcohol doesn’t just magically make you racist
Classic-Path9203
At least, he’s getting help. Most of the people who want to be excused just basically say they just won’t do it again. However, will another team want this player with the stigma that comes with it?
edavEnaB
Ouu redditors are not gonna like this… nobody gets a second chance when they are perfect! Especially if someone did a (gasp) racism!?!??
yosoyboi
I mean, what else do you want the guy to do now? All he can do at this point is apologize and try to become better.
His statement takes responsibility, apologizes for his behaviour, and states how he intends to better himself by attending the player assistance program.
Hopefully he’s able to get the help he needs. Who knows, if he shows actual improvement, he might be presented with an opportunity to continue playing professional hockey,
Falconflyer75
Well if someone owns their mistakes and makes a genuine effort to be better then we shouldn’t try to wreck the attempt (we do that and nobody will ever try to make amends for a screw up)
Guess we’ll see if he proves himself down the road
SaltChildhood7
No. Not too late. Hopefully this is sincere and he gets the help he really needs whether he actually realizes it or not
Survive1014
Ehh. This is a pretty heinous case TBH, but I am willing to give a second chance with extreme verification that behaviors really have changed.
Drugs and alcohol issues make people behave differently than normal.
ikonet
I’m not buying it. The first thing you see is his branded logo. Pathetic.
If you’re truly sorry, write it with your own hand on paper and keep your influencer branding bs out of it.
Semprovictus
bye, don’t let the door hit you on your way out.
shouldn’t be any opportunity for this guy to return.
so obviously, we will see him lacing up next year
tjplager32
I love this community but sometimes you guys love to cast stones when a human makes a mistake. 100% not supporting anything he said or did obviously, but issuing an apology and then taking action (checking into assistance program) to back those words up is a step in the right direction.
I get it, he’s a rich privileged athlete. He has every resource available to him to not drink and drive, threaten people, and use racial slurs. But some of you guys want him stripped, tarred and feathered and forced to walk through town square while we throw tomatoes at him.
Clunt-Baby
« I am deeply ashamed of my recent behavior and I am beyond sorry to everyone I offended and hurt. It was uncalled for, it was horrific and it has ruined this great new opportunity I was given by the coyotes. I am beyond embarrassed and disappointed with myself as I like to consider myself a man of faith as there’s a drive into deep left field by Castellanos, it will be a home run, and that will make it a four nothing ballgame. »
Zestyclose_Estate248
Maybe Boston will pick him up
earlylight36
Isn’t it a little weird that he’s leaving it up to “hope” that he won’t threaten to dismember someone in the future? Whoever wrote this PR piece for him missed that one…
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Lol never too late to make amends.
At least he’s attempting to better himself.
“My family was counting on me to be better than threatening to hire mobsters to kill a police officer for having the audacity to ask if I was drunk after I drove through somebody’s lawn” is probably accurate TBF
He may have ended his own bloodlines’ appearance in the NHL
I love how going to a rehab resort has become the default « punishment » for this shit.
What’s with the wacky Illuminati symbol at the top?
​
or is that an AZ thing? or his initials?
“beyond sorry” are choice words
Really hope he’s genuine, but this to me reads as « I’m sorry I got caught. »
I mean, never too late to get help. If he’s sincere, I hope he can get better through the program.
So. Did he make the call to Moscow?
If he’s genuine, I hope the program can truly help him. Just a sad story, as much as we all clown on him.
idc if he was drunk, or « just angry », dude said racial slurs and threatened to have people killed. he needs the help he’s about to get, and also the consequences he’s dealing with now.
I’ll kill you but I’m sorry fuck this twat
I heard the NHL was planning the harshest punishment the NHLPA and labor law will allow: playing 82 more games for the Coyotes *snare hit* (entire crowd starts booing me)
This dude needs serious help, threatened to kill an officer and his family. Being drunk doesn’t cause that.
Alcohol doesn’t change your opinion. Alcohol let’s you say what you want with less inhibition. I think he made what he thinks of police (and black people for that matter) clear.
Hopefully, he has learned through the immense backlash he’s received, that what he did was wrong and that this apology is coming from a place of genuine remorse. Hard to say for sure, but time will tell.
If he wanted to, he could have fucked off to Russia and finished his career there. The fact that he apologized and still wants to stay is hopefully representative of the fact that he wants to be the kind of person the league will accept (not a terribly high bar, I know) and not just the will to grab some more cash out of the most profitable hockey league.
Sometimes people snap and do things they regret. Sometimes people show their true colors.
It’s never too late to fix a problem. I also believe in second chances, but those have to be earned. He’s going to have to do A LOT to earn that second chance.
« Chatbot, write an apology letter from the perspective of Galchenyuk ».
Actions speak louder. Sure, there is a chance for redemption, but that will come with time and actions
This nerd has his own logo. Hilarious
This is fucking hilarious 😂
Adios amigo
So, he threatened the life of a cop and the cops family AND he’s not in prison? Can anyone explain? Are hate speech and death threats not illegal?
Cringiest part is a fringe player has a dumb ass logo
He’s got a logo for himself lol
Too late man
Good start, but how to go about the problem of not being very good at hockey?
Good for him (getting the help he needs…. hopefully), but WAY too little, WAY too late. Screw that guy, he should never play again.
Off-topic but his AG logo is kinda cool
Could have used a few more « beyonds » imo.
Everyone else gets a second chance . Why not him?
Everyone deserves a path to redemption
P.S. – Reject this apology at your own peril; I will end your bloodline.
Sounds like you set the bar pretty high there!
Coyotes ended his bloodline
I mean come on guy alcohol doesn’t just magically make you racist
At least, he’s getting help. Most of the people who want to be excused just basically say they just won’t do it again. However, will another team want this player with the stigma that comes with it?
Ouu redditors are not gonna like this… nobody gets a second chance when they are perfect! Especially if someone did a (gasp) racism!?!??
I mean, what else do you want the guy to do now? All he can do at this point is apologize and try to become better.
His statement takes responsibility, apologizes for his behaviour, and states how he intends to better himself by attending the player assistance program.
Hopefully he’s able to get the help he needs. Who knows, if he shows actual improvement, he might be presented with an opportunity to continue playing professional hockey,
Well if someone owns their mistakes and makes a genuine effort to be better then we shouldn’t try to wreck the attempt (we do that and nobody will ever try to make amends for a screw up)
Guess we’ll see if he proves himself down the road
No. Not too late. Hopefully this is sincere and he gets the help he really needs whether he actually realizes it or not
Ehh. This is a pretty heinous case TBH, but I am willing to give a second chance with extreme verification that behaviors really have changed.
Drugs and alcohol issues make people behave differently than normal.
I’m not buying it. The first thing you see is his branded logo. Pathetic.
If you’re truly sorry, write it with your own hand on paper and keep your influencer branding bs out of it.
bye, don’t let the door hit you on your way out.
shouldn’t be any opportunity for this guy to return.
so obviously, we will see him lacing up next year
I love this community but sometimes you guys love to cast stones when a human makes a mistake. 100% not supporting anything he said or did obviously, but issuing an apology and then taking action (checking into assistance program) to back those words up is a step in the right direction.
I get it, he’s a rich privileged athlete. He has every resource available to him to not drink and drive, threaten people, and use racial slurs. But some of you guys want him stripped, tarred and feathered and forced to walk through town square while we throw tomatoes at him.
« I am deeply ashamed of my recent behavior and I am beyond sorry to everyone I offended and hurt. It was uncalled for, it was horrific and it has ruined this great new opportunity I was given by the coyotes. I am beyond embarrassed and disappointed with myself as I like to consider myself a man of faith as there’s a drive into deep left field by Castellanos, it will be a home run, and that will make it a four nothing ballgame. »
Maybe Boston will pick him up
Isn’t it a little weird that he’s leaving it up to “hope” that he won’t threaten to dismember someone in the future? Whoever wrote this PR piece for him missed that one…
Amazing Coyotes fans? All 4 of them?
He had Chat GPT write this for sure.
He designed his own logo?