Could the Montreal Canadiens trade forward Brendan Gallagher this year?
Many doubt it because of his contract, but Sportsnet journalist Elliotte Friedman believes that the Habs will find a buyer if they want to compromise.
“There will be someone who is interested in him,” he said in his podcast. 32 Thoughts, Monday. Many people respect the way he plays. I really believe that the CH will be able to find a taker. “
When chief executive Marc Bergevin was fired, Gallagher said he didn’t know what he would do if the organization wanted to undertake a full rebuild.
Last December, the salary cap specialist Hart Levine told TVASports.ca that he also believed Gallagher would find a taker through the National Hockey League.
“I believe that teams would find a way to absorb his entire contract. he had said. People in the business think he’s the kind of player you win a Stanley Cup with. They say, “We have to find our Gallagher.” Teams that want to win now might be less likely to worry regarding the final years of his deal. ”
Gallagher, 29, will earn $ 6.5 million per season until 2027. This season, he has 10 points, including four goals, in 25 games.
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