"You made it then. A 25-year-old Galchenyuk retraced his 18-year-old steps on a warm July day in Pittsburgh. ", The most difficult question for Alex Galchenyuk to answer is "Where are you from?". And even more dramatically the month before he arrived in late July for the camp. But when you do, you hope you end up on a team like (Pittsburgh). I was the only one with an (American) passport.". "The second I heard Sarnia Sting I knew it was me. "But hockey was like my best friend. "Things move really quick, especially in this league," Galchenyuk said. And while in town, he toured the team's facility at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. "I talked to Alex (and) his excitement was coming right through the phone," Rutherford said on that late June day. I was very pleased.”. While with Sarnia, Galchenyuk was reunited with an old coach. © 2020 The Hockey News, Roustan Media Ltd. Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features. He led the league in scoring with 44 goals and 87 points in 38 games, winning the title by a margin of 19 goals and 33 points. "I was so nervous during training camp," he admitted. ", "You look back as a kid and you spent so much time in Europe, which has so many nice places and I experienced so many different cultures, and great food.". Later in the summer he would find himself working out in Miami with Evgeni Malkin and moving into his new home in Pittsburgh. "As a family with my dad we hold the camp in the summer there," Alex Galchenyuk said.
The family would move back to Europe when Alex was 4 and live in Germany, Italy and Russia.Alexander Galchenyuk, who played internationally for the Soviet Union and Belarus, was serving as an assistant coach with Sarnia of the Ontario Hockey League when Alex began his junior career there. We only use official stats. Larionov compared Galchenyuk to Marian Hossa and thinks the kid will do well in the OHL. That of course could mean just about anything. agalchy: HAPPY BIRTHDAY @agally94 BEST Brother, BEST Friend and BEST confidant in the whole world, love you crazy . "There were so many cool events. 2, the Montreal Canadiens were on the clock. Jeff Gorton has to take care of some housekeeping since he has $14 million in cap space at the moment with four big RFA’s to sign. I came in really prepared to crack the lineup. 34k Followers, 545 Following, 954 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Anna Galchenyuk (@agalchy) But that doesn't matter. "I did not want to go back to juniors. "At one point you're training and talking to your agent, getting ready for the season with one team and then a couple days later you're in Pittsburgh. “We were a young team and we knew we’d take our lumps. And he was blown away by the state-of-the-art complex. 4 overall pick. It was unique and different. I can't wait to go out there and play in front of the city.". And he even went to the same restaurant for dinner. But all those events couldn't take away the stress of the main event. The Official Site of the Pittsburgh Penguins, by But as he wrapped up his first visit in late July, he gathered his gear and suitcase for a trip to the airport. Follow. He's already achieved the dream of playing in the NHL. "(Russia's snub) lit a fire. But Galchenyuk's nerves didn't subside until after the fourth game of the season. Alex Galchenyuk is an offensive forward with a strong scoring touch. Green plains stretch across a landscape that houses only 6,500 residents and sits atop Italy's largest plateau. There's so much excitement. “We’d be naïve to think we couldn’t get a top European.”. Alex's life has changed drastically since his youth. Especially with regards to Galchenyuk if he’s willing to work with the Rangers on years and salary. Has good size and is not afraid to play physical. Galchenyuk remembers a lot from his time as a draft prospect. Galchenyuk is 26 years-old and his last deal had a cap hit of $4.9 million. BURKE: One Prospect to Follow From Every NHL Team’s Training... Trade Analysis: What are the Pittsburgh Penguins Getting in... After a Tough Draft-Year, it’s no Longer a Matter of ‘When’... Mocking the First 3 Rounds, 92 Picks of the 2020 NHL Entry D... Top Novizen Join Facebook to connect with Alex Galchenyuk and others you may know. It makes everything so much more unique and special.". "After this day I'll be counting down the days (to the season)," he said. Sam Kasan. Obviously, it should be both. "It's different coming into town and being a Pittsburgh Penguin. A post shared by Alex Galchenyuk (@agally94) on Jul 22, 2016 at 2:01pm PDT "I don't think I had a choice (to play)," Galchenyuk laughed. He then won the gold medal for the United States at World Juniors. The left handed center will certainly peak curiosity in the market, and the New York Rangers could find him of interest. Larionov, however, warned about the KHL’s signing policies and how that could affect a transfer to the OHL. For Galchenyuk, he’s just happy to go into next season wearing the Sting’s yellow and black sweater. Exceptions have been made, though. but I'm excited to see him grow with the yotes. "It was tough because you have friends and then you move schools," Galchenyuk said. He and the other top prospects did various activities around the area, including a trip to the top of Mount Washington, a ride on the Gateway Clipper and a street hockey tournament on a bridge.
The family would move back to Europe when Alex was 4 and live in Germany, Italy and Russia.Alexander Galchenyuk, who played internationally for the Soviet Union and Belarus, was serving as an assistant coach with Sarnia of the Ontario Hockey League when Alex began his junior career there. We only use official stats. Larionov compared Galchenyuk to Marian Hossa and thinks the kid will do well in the OHL. That of course could mean just about anything. agalchy: HAPPY BIRTHDAY @agally94 BEST Brother, BEST Friend and BEST confidant in the whole world, love you crazy . "There were so many cool events. 2, the Montreal Canadiens were on the clock. Jeff Gorton has to take care of some housekeeping since he has $14 million in cap space at the moment with four big RFA’s to sign. I came in really prepared to crack the lineup. 34k Followers, 545 Following, 954 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Anna Galchenyuk (@agalchy) But that doesn't matter. "I did not want to go back to juniors. "At one point you're training and talking to your agent, getting ready for the season with one team and then a couple days later you're in Pittsburgh. “We were a young team and we knew we’d take our lumps. And he was blown away by the state-of-the-art complex. 4 overall pick. It was unique and different. I can't wait to go out there and play in front of the city.". And he even went to the same restaurant for dinner. But all those events couldn't take away the stress of the main event. The Official Site of the Pittsburgh Penguins, by But as he wrapped up his first visit in late July, he gathered his gear and suitcase for a trip to the airport. Follow. He's already achieved the dream of playing in the NHL. "(Russia's snub) lit a fire. But Galchenyuk's nerves didn't subside until after the fourth game of the season. Alex Galchenyuk is an offensive forward with a strong scoring touch. Green plains stretch across a landscape that houses only 6,500 residents and sits atop Italy's largest plateau. There's so much excitement. “We’d be naïve to think we couldn’t get a top European.”. Alex's life has changed drastically since his youth. Especially with regards to Galchenyuk if he’s willing to work with the Rangers on years and salary. Has good size and is not afraid to play physical. Galchenyuk remembers a lot from his time as a draft prospect. Galchenyuk is 26 years-old and his last deal had a cap hit of $4.9 million. BURKE: One Prospect to Follow From Every NHL Team’s Training... Trade Analysis: What are the Pittsburgh Penguins Getting in... After a Tough Draft-Year, it’s no Longer a Matter of ‘When’... Mocking the First 3 Rounds, 92 Picks of the 2020 NHL Entry D... Top Novizen Join Facebook to connect with Alex Galchenyuk and others you may know. It makes everything so much more unique and special.". "After this day I'll be counting down the days (to the season)," he said. Sam Kasan. Obviously, it should be both. "It's different coming into town and being a Pittsburgh Penguin. A post shared by Alex Galchenyuk (@agally94) on Jul 22, 2016 at 2:01pm PDT "I don't think I had a choice (to play)," Galchenyuk laughed. He then won the gold medal for the United States at World Juniors. The left handed center will certainly peak curiosity in the market, and the New York Rangers could find him of interest. Larionov, however, warned about the KHL’s signing policies and how that could affect a transfer to the OHL. For Galchenyuk, he’s just happy to go into next season wearing the Sting’s yellow and black sweater. Exceptions have been made, though. but I'm excited to see him grow with the yotes. "It was tough because you have friends and then you move schools," Galchenyuk said. He and the other top prospects did various activities around the area, including a trip to the top of Mount Washington, a ride on the Gateway Clipper and a street hockey tournament on a bridge.