TSN: TSN1040 Vancouver: Contract talks with Gallagher have stalled and broken off

[Omar]

"Hearing contract talks between the Habs and Brendan Gallagher have stalled and now broken off."

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[LaP]

If we lose Gallagher for nothing then the positive impact of our last acquisitions will be short lived.

 

[ahmedou]

#SEQUEDA

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

Trade his ass, I don't want to have him signed for 5 years+ and he deserves to be paid, you can't screw him twice in a row.

 

[Killer Orcas]

That be a big blow to Habs if he walks next year always liked him and he plays with heart. Hope you guys get it sorted out if not would love for Canucks to take a run at him next year if available.

 

[Tuggy]

Gallagher wants to get paid and have security like anyone else.

This is likely to be his big payday, so I don't expect a hometown discount.

I think 7M might be my ceiling on what I'd pay.

I'm also a little apprehensive to give him 8 years, but that type of thing doesn't seem to bother MB.

I would like 4 years, but Gallagher would never do that.

Honestly not sure what's going to happen with Gallagher.

Lots of decisions to make for MB.

 

[McGees]

He’s not gonna walk. They will sign him or trade him. You don’t let an asset like that just walk.

 

[HuGo Sham]

love him but it's as huge risk on term beyond 5 years for a small guy who plays big. I can't imagine Bergevin losing him for free if they can't reach an agreement

 

[JeffreyLFC]

It is a bit like the Carey Price extension situation.

He is not worth the requested price but because of sentimental attachment some fans feel he deserves to be paid like a top player.

IMO we should trade him if we can find a suitor or even let him get on free agency and let another team overpay for him.

 

[WeThreeKings]

The only way we save ourselves from the bomb of the contract is if Brendan Gallagher prices himself above what MB would overpay him.

Let's see if Gally can save us from ourselves, because this is a player who I have been on record as saying - will not be effective long into his 30s.

 

[Tuggy]

It is a bit like the Carey Price extension situation.

He is not worth the requested price but because of sentimental attachment some fans feel he deserves to be paid like a top player.

IMO we should trade him if we can find a suitor or even let him get on free agency and let another team overpay for him.

He should never get to free agency.

Sign him or trade him. Those are the only two acceptable outcomes.

 

[McGuires Corndog]

Trade him if you can’t get a reasonable contract done.

He’s a very valuable trade chip, so we should be ok in all scenarios

 

[McGuires Corndog]

The only way we save ourselves from the bomb of the contract is if Brendan Gallagher prices himself above what MB would overpay him.

Let's see if Gally can save us from ourselves, because this is a player who I have been on record as saying - will not be effective long into his 30s.

I can vouch for this, and I am in total agreement.

He’s going to fall off and fall off hard before he hits 33, IMO.

 

[Kents polished head]

4 x 6.5 is where I'd be willing to go.

 

[Brownies]

Yeah it's risky to commit long term, etc... But man if you have to take a risk and maybe pay a guy too much before he breaks down it's him. Just pay the guy Marc and save money elsewhere.

 

[Roadhouse]

If he somehow ends up traded to a Canadian Western team and the Canadian Division thing happens this season, that could be a trade 'within the division' lol. For only a year (hopefully).

 

[Gains]

He doesn't deserve to be the highest paid forward IMO. Use the Anderson contract as a comparable. Gally is 2 years older so offer him 5 years instead of 7, and @ 5.5.

Also, we have Caufield coming soon and we already have Toffoli and Anderson locked up on the right for the next 4 years.

 

[OB5]

Doesn't worry me in the slightest. The Habs have a full season to get this done. Zero concern.

 

[salbutera]

Would Van swap Boeser for BC boy Gallagher?

 

[26Mats]

If we lose Gallagher for nothing then the positive impact of our last acquisitions will be short lived.

True statement.

But plenty of time. I hope Bergevin moves all pending UFA's before risking losing them for nothing.

There are some good wingers left on the market. I'd move Tatar for good picks and bring in one of them.

 

[Gustave]

His cap hit I’ll probably digest, however the term is the key here.

His body won’t hold up. He knows it, we know it, MB knows it.

4 years max I would say.

 

[Roadhouse]

The problem with Anderson's contract is that it pays for POTENTIAL. Gally wants to get paid based on ACHIEVEMENTS.

Communication breakdown, different expectations...??

 

[Kents polished head]

Would Van swap Boeser for BC boy Gallagher?

That's actually something I had in mind like 2 minutes ago. It's definitely something that I would entertain.

 

[angry pirate]

I wonder if we see a Gallagher traded at the deadline even should we be in a playoff spot. It'll always sting to lose his heart, but at least his production from the right side can be somewhat mitigated by the additions of Anderson, Toffoli, and potentially Caufield.

 

[Mrb1p]

Good, trade him for a LW and have Toffoli play 2nd line RW.

Id be happy with this.

XXX-Suzuki-Toffoli
Tatar-Kotkaniemi-Anderson


Theres a great opportunity here.