Last minute surprise announcement regarding Alex Galchenyuk

It is in response to the sad news received by Artturi Lehkonen this morning (season over) and it is quite a surprise for Galchenyuk.

See the official press release:

That's quite a turnaround for him, who didn't even have a valid contract to play in the NHL at the beginning of the season.

Galchenyuk, 29, has a very solid 33 points in 33 AHL games this season (15 goals) and 354 career NHL points, including 146 goals (in 647 games played).

Do you think Alex Galchenyuk still has a future in the NHL? It's a reminder that has many fans in the comments eager to see what Galchenyuk can accomplish in the best league in the world.