LOVELAND – The clearest indicator Alex Galchenyuk is not your typical AHL player is his Arizona sanctuary.
When a preseason knee injury with the Colorado Eagles deterred his latest attempt at a return to former glory, Galchenyuk returned to his house in Paradise Valley, Ariz., for eight weeks of training, recovery and home-cooked meals.
He bought the house when he played for the Coyotes in 2018-19. He has been with seven NHL organizations since then, including a return to the Coyotes last season, but the house has remained his safe haven through the ups and downs.
At 7,000 square feet and valued at $2.