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Arizona Coyotes: John Chayka pays steep price for breach of contract

The NHL sent a message on behalf of the Arizona Coyotes and any other team where a GM may decide to pull a Chayka. The former executive was given a one year suspension for quitting on the Coyotes with the hopes of making a move to the NJ Devils.

NHL Suspends John Chayka for one year

John Chayka has been suspended for an entire year, until December 31, 2021. A memo sent out by the NHL to all teams gave the following reasons for their decision.

“Chayka engaged in conduct detrimental to the league, breached his obligation to the club, and was properly terminated by the club.