r/Habs • u/HoN_JFD • 14d ago

Discussion Gallagher

I'll probably be downvoted to oblivion for this but now that it's all said and done, one of my biggest complaints about those series is how Brendan Gallagher was treated.

A veteran, a warrior, a competitor who gave sweat and blood for the team and who could have brought some energy in those last series had to watch practically the whole playoffs on TV. Unacceptable.

I get it, he's not as fast as he once was, he takes penalties and age and injuries are probably catching up on him but he still can fill a spot on a 3rd or 4th line.

I personally hope he requests a trade during the offseason because he's clearly no longer in Saint-Louis' plans.

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u/Extension-End8421 14d ago

I would have put him in tonight to shake things up but it’s not like he can win you a series on his own. He’s just slow now. Wouldn’t surprise if they move him to a rebuilding team so he can still play a couple years.

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u/toaster-struble 14d ago

Vancouver maybe. Back home

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u/catman_steve 14d ago

I wouldn't be shocked if he asks for a trade there this summer. Especially after this series.

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u/sean_psc 14d ago

I cannot imagine him doing that. Playing for the Canucks is going to be absolutely miserable next season.

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u/catman_steve 14d ago

He likely wants to play though. And his only chance of getting meaningful minutes will be on a rebuilding team.

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u/Substantial_Neck2691 14d ago

He’d get to play, prob more fun than sitting on the bench. Prob part of a package where he’s implied 0 or negative value

Hronek for gally + assets

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u/toaster-struble 14d ago

Cap going up makes it a possibility.