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

[Obee Juan]

I had a feeling that the long term deals of Anderson and Toffoli was Bergevin preparing himself to eventually unload Gallagher. Now the news today that the talks have broken off just strengthens that felling.

Also If I am not mistaken weeks ago I believe it was Bergevin boosting his value by saying Gallagher would be highest paid forward on the team

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

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

Communication breakdown, different expectations...??

You pay players based on what you believe that they will bring not necessarily on what they have previously done

 

[Gravity]

Podkolzin has questionable iq

No other Vancouver prospect intrigues me. Maybe Hoglander or Jurmo but even then......

 

[habsterr]

Personally, I'd do Virtanen+ for Gallagher. Adding a big, young, fast goal scorer adds well to the new make up of the team.

 

[Habby4Life]

resign or re-sign?

Either or he will be a hab

 

[ECWHSWI]

Believe it’s implied Van would need to extend prior to deal. More importantly VGK needed to get close to cap ceiling, as fewer teams will have $ available as offseason moves on....Habs aren’t in that situation.

Schmidt went for a 3rd mostly because teams with space are not interested in spending $, even for useful players. in "normal times" guys like him go for 1st + prospect.

 

[salbutera]

Schmidt went for a 3rd mostly because teams with space are not interested in spending $, even for useful players. in "normal times" guys like him go for 1st + prospect.

The key here is the Vancouver factor IMO, similar to teams jacking up the asking price for francophones when dealing with Mtl, how important is it for Van tonhave local hero Gallagher? Especially with an owner (Aquilini) who highly values local talent..

 

[26Mats]

Either or he will be a hab

I think both parties want to continue with him as a Hab.

But sometimes it's a business and it doesn't work out. MB may not want to give a big cap hit - or even a decent cap hit - to Gallagher on an 8 year deal. That's a big risk for a player that will be 29 when the contract kicks. Anderson got himself a 7 year deal. But it starts now, when he's 26. MB didn't sign Anderson past 32. But Gallagher wants a big cap hit for himself at the ages of 33, 34, 35, 36. It's impossible for anyone to know how effective he'll be at those ages - how many injuries he'll have suffered, when his body will start to slow down, as is normal for NHLers after 33.

But even if MB doesn't want to go 8 years, the Gallagher camp may correctly assert: I can get 8 years on the open market. At which point, MB either has to go against his beliefs and risk having a big cap hit against the cap without much production over the 2nd half of the contract, or he has to tell Gallagher he just can't do it. you'll have to go elsewhere. At which point Gallagher either has to bite the bullet for the team or get his lucrative payday somewhere else. It's his opportunity to set not only is family up, but his great great great great grandchildren up for life.

No guarantees either party gives in when there is so much at stake on both sides.

 

[Killer Orcas]

If Gallagher doesn't sign an extension he'll be traded before the season begins .

I wouldn't count on it and pending UFA your not gonna get back what you expect for him. He's a great player though hopefully works out for Habs.

 

[Habaneros]

I wouldn't count on it and pending UFA your not gonna get back what you expect for him. He's a great player though hopefully works out for Habs.

He wont keep a upset Gally around..or risk injury...i can't see it ...
If the word is true BGally feels slighted...he be gone before start of season

 

[A Loyal Demidog]

So does Bergevin. He will fit in perfectly!

omfg I can’t breathe!!

 

[ECWHSWI]

The key here is the Vancouver factor IMO, similar to teams jacking up the asking price for francophones when dealing with Mtl, how important is it for Van tonhave local hero Gallagher? Especially with an owner (Aquilini) who highly values local talent..

2020/2021, pandemic, shortened season, PO in a bubble with 0$ revenues, chances are 20-21 will be in bubble with little to no revenues. there's no price jacking here.

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

So one of 3 things happened here

1. Gally’s camp saw Anderson’s deal and inflated their ask to something unreasonable
2. When the Habs got TT someone’s offered an attractive package to MB that he’d rather take
3. Media is blowing this out of proportion to stay relevant and extend the frenzy knowing things will be quiet for a couple of months now

I’m voting #3

 

[SlafCaufield]

I think we should aim higher, let's trade him to Edmonton for McDavid.

If we need to add a Norlinder/Ylonen to Gallagher to get it done it would be incredible to have a Quebecois 1C.

One can dream!

 

[Weber Fan]

So one of 3 things happened here

1. Gally’s camp saw Anderson’s deal and inflated their ask to something unreasonable
2. When the Habs got TT someone’s offered an attractive package to MB that he’d rather take
3. Media is blowing this out of proportion to stay relevant and extend the frenzy knowing things will be quiet for a couple of months now

I’m voting #3

probably no 3!

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Gally will resign. Contract talks are fluid and often hit a bump in the road. There is a lot of time and it will get done.

That's what they said in St. Louis about Petro.

 

[Mrb1p]

Personally, I'd do Virtanen+ for Gallagher. Adding a big, young, fast goal scorer adds well to the new make up of the team.

A first line winger for a fourth liner?

 

[Mrb1p]

If we need to add a Norlinder/Ylonen to Gallagher to get it done it would be incredible to have a Quebecois 1C.

One can dream!

It would be awesome to have a 1C period.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

A first line winger for a fourth liner?

Second Liner*

but yeah Virtanen f***ing sucks

 

[Mrb1p]

Second Liner*

but yeah Virtanen f***ing sucks

Bro imagine how good Gallagher would be if he wasn't constantly playing with Danault

Honestly i truly believe Gally is a first line winger

 

[sandviper]

3. Toronto Media is blowing this out of proportion to stay relevant and extend the frenzy knowing things will be quiet for a couple of months now

I’m voting #3

Fixed. Probably butt hurt Montreal is having a good offseason overall.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Bro imagine how good Gallagher would be if he wasn't constantly playing with Danault

Honestly i truly believe Gally is a first line winger

Meh Danault or not , Gallagher ceiling are 50 points and i think he won't get anymore unless he plays with Matthews or Mcdavid type of player. Hes like a complimentary player on a good duo. Don't think he should be the main piece of a line.

But that's my opinion like i said.

 

[Habaneros]

Meh Danault or not , Gallagher ceiling are 50 points and i think he won't get anymore unless he plays with Matthews or Mcdavid type of player. Hes like a complimentary player on a good duo. Don't think he should be the main piece of a line.

But that's my opinion like i said.

Who is that hot shot guy in Vancouver? Pettersson? with Gally?

Pettersson ready to break out 100 pts season?

 

[Rapala]

Bro imagine how good Gallagher would be if he wasn't constantly playing with Danault

Honestly i truly believe Gally is a first line winger

Way back when I mentioned the Habs would know they had a decent forward group when Gallagher was on a third line. I put him in the middle right now. One more top 6 winger will bump him or chase him out of town depending on his ask.

 

[Habs10025]

I wouldn't count on it and pending UFA your not gonna get back what you expect for him. He's a great player though hopefully works out for Habs.

Montreal will make a final offer if it's rejected he will be traded.