Coyotes analyst Nick Boynton charged after casino incident

BUFFALO – Arizona Coyotes radio analyst and former NHL defenseman Nick Boynton was leveled with a host of charges Thursday after an overnight incident at a casino.

Boynton was charged with assault, disorderly conduct, harassment, resisting arrest, criminal mischief and obstruction of government administration in connection with the situation, Buffalo Police spokesman Michael DeGeorge said.

The incident happened at approximately 1:45 a.m. when police say Boynton became abusive with patrons and security at the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino, damaged casino property and "at one point did bite the hand of an officer who was attempting to subdue him," DeGeorge said.

Boynton remains in police custody at the Erie County Medical Center. He's expected to be arraigned in Buffalo City Court Friday morning.

The Coyotes released the following statement:

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"Early this morning, Coyotes radio color analyst Nick Boynton was involved in a situation at a Buffalo casino. A police investigation is underway. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and until the continuing legal process is completed, we will have no further comment. Mr. Boynton has been placed on a leave of absence."

Boynton played in the NHL for 11 seasons and was with the Coyotes from 2006-08. He joined the organization as a radio analyst before this season.

Sarah McLellan writes for the Arizona Republic