Value of: Brendan Gallagher

[A Loyal Demidog]

Again, I dont care what will happen or what your opinions of it are. OP posted this and implied that it would be for 1 year, so that is what I'm responding to. Just my comfortable offer, if it's not enough for you then so be it.

No, I said "That being said, he's not at all the type of guy who would go UFA-hunting. Maybe an extension can be discussed prior to the trade (a-la-Pacioretty with Vegas). Besides, I very much doubt teams would want to explore having him for 1 season only". Nice try.

 

[Taytro]

No, I said "That being said, he's not at all the type of guy who would go UFA-hunting. Maybe an extension can be discussed prior to the trade (a-la-Pacioretty with Vegas). Besides, I very much doubt teams would want to explore having him for 1 season only". Nice try.

This was in response to him saying that it will be a deadline deal. Your comment implies that its a deal to ve made now (or before the season) with the potential for extension. Which is exactly what my offer was reflective of. I even said in the original offer that "Id add value if an extension was worked out".

 

[HOPE]

Would love Gallagher, not interested in him considering he would cost.

If Tampa had to give up a 1st + Nolan Foote to get Coleman, I can't imagine what Bergevin would ask for Gallagher.

i mean, of course if Gallagher comes with an extention he would cost alot but at the same time, no player can return an unimaginable package.

it would take a prospect you wouldn't be happy to give and a pick for sure.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Gally is the heart of the Habs. No way they trade him. His leadership, heart and intangibles are worth more to a young team than the return in trade.

 

[Bouboumaster]

He's a scoring winger, he's exactly what we are lacking right now lol
We can't afford to lose him, he's a piece we're on shortage.

 

[beowulf]

Ya this makes sense, trade the teams best goal scorer for the last couple of seasons even though the team already has trouble scoring. He is getting up there in age? He is all of 28 and he turned 28 only this past may...come on.

 

[shortfuze]

What would you be willing to trade in order to get Montreal's finest, Brendan Gallagher? It's time for him to shine with a team that's contending or close to contending. He's getting up in age (he just turned 28) and is in his prime years. Being wasted away in Montreal will just ruin an opportunity for him to go all the way (as you all already know, he's a heart-and-soul guy who will give his 110% every single game & is a pest to play against - and is a locker room dude, a gentleman & exudes leadership - but again, you all already know this).

His cap hit is very low and his salary even less, though his contract is up for renewal at the end of next season. That being said, he's not at all the type of guy who would go UFA-hunting. Maybe an extension can be discussed prior to the trade (a-la-Pacioretty with Vegas). Besides, I very much doubt teams would want to explore having him for 1 season only.

We're looking for PP-specialist wingers (since our PP really sucks), PMD/PP-specialist Dmen, or close-to-NHL-ready prospects, etc. Also, we can move up the draft this season by packaging our 16th OA + 2nd round picks, etc.

if he doesnt want out id keep him. he seems like he loves montreal plus you need some solid vets for the young guys. seems like the type of guy to keep.

 

[A Loyal Demidog]

His body won't be able to handle much much more, or for much longer.

 

[Habs10025]

heart and souls don't score goals in playoffs. Last I checked we missed the playoffs 4 times in the last 5 years with Heart and Soul , maybe we could try having skill and soul

Montreal won't trade Gallagher unless he won't sign an extension.

 

[David Suzuki]

His body won't be able to handle much much more, or for much longer.

people have been saying this since 2014 lol.

 

[RationalExpectations]

I wouldn't use the Kapanen trade as a value reference if I were you, considering everybody and their mother agrees that Rutherford got bent over.

Fans value picks more than GM do. Some people thought Hughes would have immedate impact paired with Hall, same for Kakko with Panarin. That was not the case because you are never sure how a pick will turn out. While I agree Rutherford paid too much apparently Dubas played the auction game perfectly. You could also wonder if there would have been a cheaper alternative available. Not obvious... He wants to compete as long as Crosby plays which makes sense. PIT has lifted the cup twice since Rutherford has been there, I think some fans could acknowledge that

 

[bretpatrick7]

heart and souls don't score goals in playoffs. Last I checked we missed the playoffs 4 times in the last 5 years with Heart and Soul , maybe we could try having skill and soul

You don't trade a guy like Gallagher if you want a winning culture and guys pushing in the same direction. That sends the wrong message. It's because guys in the room have so much respect for Gallagher that they gave it all on the ice and beat Pitts and almost beat Philly and why Toronto cant get out of the first round.

 

[General Fanager]

The Habs wont trade Gally, unless the offer is so crazy they cant refuse or his next contract demands are insane.....

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

You don't trade a guy like Gallagher if you want a winning culture and guys pushing in the same direction. That sends the wrong message. It's because guys in the room have so much respect for Gallagher that they gave it all on the ice and beat Pitts and almost beat Philly and why Toronto cant get out of the first round.

Unless he ask for 6m+ a year . Also we are. Not winning anything with him right now. Idc about his "respect" he was beyond terrible in his last playoff matches and close to be invisible. You guys fall in love too easily with players.

 

[Stickpucker]

Guy has so much heart and any team would love him, but sadly his value wouldn't be that great around the league due to his size and the fact he's a little older and puts up 50 pts.

Lot of wear and tear on that frame...kinda risky. But the Habs have him on nice deal. He should stay there and continue to be leader for Habs.

 

[bretpatrick7]

Unless he ask for 6m+ a year . Also we are. Not winning anything with him right now. Idc about his "respect" he was beyond terrible in his last playoff matches and close to be invisible. You guys fall in love too easily with players.

First of all, Gallagher was injured. Also you don't win championships with skill alone. You need leadership, you need grit, you needs guys playing different roles on the team. I agree if Gally wants like 8mill/year... thats too much in a cap era for what he brings, but i have no problem signing him at 6mill/year. For you to say Gally is useless in the playoffs because of this one playoff run when he was injured, tells me more about that you don't know jack about Gallagher or what youre talking about.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

First of all, Gallagher was injured. Also you don't win championships with skill alone. You need leadership, you need grit, you needs guys playing different roles on the team. I agree if Gally wants like 8mill/year... thats too much in a cap era for what he brings, but i have no problem signing him at 6mill/year. For you to say Gally is useless in the playoffs because of this one playoff run when he was injured, tells me more about that you don't know jack about Gallagher or what youre talking about.

Gallagher was not freaking not injured before his last game against the flyers. stop with this bs. Just because he sucked doesnt mean he was injured. Stop playing the injury card. blah bla blah leadership , Like Petry Weber Price Chariot can't provide any leadership another stupid excuse.

By the way Gallagher has 1 goal in his 14 last games in the playoffs. His size is the problem. He's a good regular season player but gets absolutely shattered during playoffs. He's not skating fast enough to dodge the big d-mans and checks. Also Gallagher been shooting like a total moron from the board and impossible angle lately. Back then he was playing in front of the net and the last season he was just staying on the board away from traffic.

Like i said i love him but im not ready to give him an extansion. He's not the player thats gonna age well and will fit this team in the 2-3 years.

 

[Garbageyuk]

'we need wingers'
'let's trade the best one we have'
'good idea'

Kotkaniemi and Suzuki are prime examples of why we need to go this route. Do you like our newfound center depth? High picks get you players like Kotkaniemi. Trading veterans while they still have value gets you players like Suzuki. The status quo and keeping vets until they are worth nothing gets you more of the Habs' last 25+ years, i.e., mediocrity.

 

[sansabri]

Kotkaniemi and Suzuki are prime examples of why we need to go this route. Do you like our newfound center depth? High picks get you players like Kotkaniemi. Trading veterans while they still have value gets you players like Suzuki. The status quo and keeping vets until they are worth nothing gets you more of the Habs' last 25+ years, i.e., mediocrity.

we're already a young team. dumping the few vets we have that help mentor our youth isn't the way to go - especially with the pressure cooker that is playing in Montreal. it wasn't too long ago that some people were ready to give up on KK

 

[Pappazzz]

Gally isn’t going anywhere.
He’s the heartbeat of the team.

the heartbeat of the team who flatlines in the playoffs

 

[majormajor]

'we're in no man's land and need to rebuild'

My outsider perspective is that the Habs are not in no mans land. They've got a lot of great young players in the system, and there will be perhaps too many prospects to manage after this draft. There is no need for a further rebuild, they've been accumulating futures for a long time now and Suzuki and Kotkaniemi look to become a fearsome 1A/1B center combination. Trades for another top 4 LD and a tough winger, along with continuing growth from the young players on the roster could make them a contender within a couple years.

 

[ole ole]

What he is actually worth and what hab fans think he is worth is so silly.

What he's actually worth and what Non -Hab fans think he's worth is so silly.

 

[ole ole]

Gallagher was not freaking not injured before his last game against the flyers. stop with this bs. Just because he sucked doesnt mean he was injured. Stop playing the injury card. blah bla blah leadership , Like Petry Weber Price Chariot can't provide any leadership another stupid excuse.

By the way Gallagher has 1 goal in his 14 last games in the playoffs. His size is the problem. He's a good regular season player but gets absolutely shattered during playoffs. He's not skating fast enough to dodge the big d-mans and checks. Also Gallagher been shooting like a total moron from the board and impossible angle lately. Back then he was playing in front of the net and the last season he was just staying on the board away from traffic.

Like i said i love him but im not ready to give him an extansion. He's not the player thats gonna age well and will fit this team in the 2-3 years.

Gallagher was playing injured.Berg even said he was. There's also a few articles written saying he was injured from top professional writers.
Not hard to find if you decide to check.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Gallagher was playing injured.Berg even said he was. There's also a few articles written saying he was injured from top professional writers.
Not hard to find if you decide to check.

Sure buddy , he played injured since the game against Toronto BS call on that. Probably some BS that Habs sprout to keep Gallagher value up. For someone injured sure was still making fun of other team and giving high sticks , but was injured enough to avoid traffic and shoot from the board. Excuses , excuses

 

[Toronto makebeleifs]

Unless there's an extension in place I wouldn't want to give up a ton. 4-5 yr extension at a reasonable cap hit I'd do johnsson, holowell, and a conditional 1st.