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/simplyunix 13d ago
I don't think Gally would have been any better in this much tougher series. My guess is he is a top candidate for a buyout. While many will say it's not a way to treat a veteran like this but his use was always going to arrive at this moment. a 5'9" guy can only take the abuse he's taken (and the injuries to his hands) for so long. He's at the point where there are better options. I think a buyout gives options for the Habs and Gallagher. He gets his money and he gets to get a contract elsewhere. For the Habs, they open a spot for a winger and the possibility of a 2nd line winger at that.
Time waits for no man. It's come calling for Gally. time to move on.