Former Arizona Coyotes forward Adam Ruzicka made headlines this month after posting a troubling video on his Instagram account. The video appeared to show him using Illegal substances.
In response, the Coyotes swiftly terminated Ruzicka's contract, and the veteran forward cleared waivers after being placed on unconditional waivers for contract termination.
Now, Ruzicka finds himself out of the National Hockey League, facing the challenge of finding a new team or deciding his next career move.
Despite the setback, Ruzicka deserves credit for taking ownership of his mistake. Following the controversy, he deleted his social media accounts but later returned to issue a public apology and express gratitude for the support he received.