Player Discussion Brendan Gallagher: Workin' Hard for His Money

[Koivu11]

Can’t believe this guy makes only 3.75M. What a steal.

 

[CalgarySnow]

I’m pushing him here as we don’t appreciate him enough, he said in the first intermission that the Habs need to do more and step up, he had a word and they came out flying, great stand in captain

 

[Runner77]

Great to see more and more Habs garnering ad opportunities.

The latest has Gallagher and Drouin in a Provigo spot:



In this, Gallagher delivers a "voilà", with particular flair.

Hey Brendan -- where's the pickle juice?

 

[MarkovsKnee]

So a lot of posters were ripping on Gally in the GDT for the little howdy-doo he gave Miller in front of Boston's net and calling it a spear. That was no spear. It hurt Miller so much that he immediately cross-checked Gally hard twice. Just a vicious battle in front of the net. No penalties on either player.

At worst, it's a fine.

 

[JianYang]

Can’t believe this guy makes only 3.75M. What a steal.

It's a massive bargain. Habs got away like bandits on this deal, aside from the hand issues that plagued him for a long time.

I still have the same question though that I had when he was a rookie. How long can he last playing this type of game? He's still rocking it 6 years later, but I would be somewhat hesitant giving a long term deal.

I think the Habs will be sticking with him for the long run, and see exactly how much he has left, but man, he would return quite a bit in a deal, don't you think?

 

[1909]

It's a massive bargain. Habs got away like bandits on this deal, aside from the hand issues that plagued him for a long time.

I still have the same question though that I had when he was a rookie. How long can he last playing this type of game? He's still rocking it 6 years later, but I would be somewhat hesitant giving a long term deal.

I think the Habs will be sticking with him for the long run, and see exactly how much he has left, but man, he would return quite a bit in a deal, don't you think?

If you want to lose the soul of your team, go ahead.

 

[JianYang]

If you want to lose the soul of your team, go ahead.

And that's exactly why I think the habs won't deal him. It's a tough sell to the fanbase to make that kind of move.

But my message in the off season was to acquire as as many younger assets as possible. As fun as this team is to watch right now, it will never win a cup.

That's not to say that dealing guys like Gallagher will be garaunteed to provide you with a cup contender. However, if he returns a potential blue Chip dman along with other peices, and other vets with value are used to bring in other future assets, then you can at least hope for a cup contending future.

 

[1909]

And that's exactly why I think the habs won't deal him. It's a tough sell to the fanbase to make that kind of move.

But my message in the off season was to acquire as as many younger assets as possible. As fun as this team is to watch right now, it will never win a cup.

That's not to say that dealing guys like Gallagher will be garaunteed to provide you with a cup contender. However, if he returns a potential blue Chip dman along with other peices, and other vets with value are used to bring in other future assets, then you can at least hope for a cup contending future.

Only ONE team wins the Cup every season. Some very good and competitive teams never won one.

The first goal is to make this team competitive and entertaining most of the games. Getting younger and bigger should be also a main objective.

The future is brighter with like Kotkaniemi, Suzuki, Brook, Juulsen... and so on. And young vets like Domi, Drouin, Gally, etc... It takes time.

 

[theunsunghero]

 

[angusyoung]

BG is a player that coaches love. Solid work ethic and works hard in the off season to get improve and increase his potency .

 

[Kotkaniemi15]

Gally was on Spittin' Chiclets today. It was a cool interview. Nate Thompson was on earlier in the podcast but I didn't have the time to listen to that as well.

Spittin' Chiclets Episode 199: Featuring Nate Thompson + Brendan Gallagher Spittin Chiclets podcast

It was really funny when he told the story about giving number 73 to Ryder in 12/13. Ryder promised him a Rolex for the number and to this day he never gave it to Gally. Ryder scammed Gally out of #73 .

Gallagher comes on at the one hour and 23 minute mark

 

[Tyson]

If Drouin had Gallagher’s determination...

 

[Miller Time]

If Drouin had Gallagher’s determination...

See Crosby, Sidney...

 

[Scintillating10]

Bergevin really aced this. Saved Geoff lots of money. Gallagher on other hand, in 2 years he will be 29. Not sure if I give him the big payday or trade Gallagher for the big haul? Going to be interesting??

Can’t believe this guy makes only 3.75M. What a steal.

 

[26Mats]

BG is a player that coaches love. Solid work ethic and works hard in the off season to get improve and increase his potency .

He's good. But as good ss the Danault line was as a 2 way line, I'd love to see Gallagher play with gwo offensive players. Hopefully Kk and Poehling can make the jump to top 6 centers sooner than later.

 

[26Mats]

It's a massive bargain. Habs got away like bandits on this deal, aside from the hand issues that plagued him for a long time.

I still have the same question though that I had when he was a rookie. How long can he last playing this type of game? He's still rocking it 6 years later, but I would be somewhat hesitant giving a long term deal.

I think the Habs will be sticking with him for the long run, and see exactly how much he has left, but man, he would return quite a bit in a deal, don't you think?

We got away like Bandits on the Gallagher and Pacioretty deals. Too bad Bergevin went for a bridge deal with Subban, who was ready to go long term at around 5 million AAV.

 

[Vachon23]

He's good. But as good ss the Danault line was as a 2 way line, I'd love to see Gallagher play with gwo offensive players. Hopefully Kk and Poehling can make the jump to top 6 centers sooner than later.

Or Drouin-Danault-Gallagher is something I would try.

After you put
Domi-Kotkaniemi-Tatar
Byron-Poehling-Weal
Lehkonen-Cousins-Armia ( who could take the defensive mission)

 

[26Mats]

Or Drouin-Danault-Gallagher is something I would try.

After you put
Domi-Kotkaniemi-Tatar
Byron-Poehling-Weal
Lehkonen-Cousins-Armia ( who could take the defensive mission)

I would love to see kk play with those 2...

And I like Poehling back with Weal. They may need some muscle instead of Byron to help on the cycle. 2 of Poehling's 3 goals came iff the cycle. Perhaps Armia ir Lehkonen take Dlo's spot.

Also, Byron and Lehkonen are good together on the wings. Hopefully Cousins can get the job done as their C.

Or if Suzuki's also ready, how about a bottom 6 of

Suzuki Poehling Armia
Byron Weal Lehkonen

 

[Le Barron de HF]

Excellent article on him over on The Athletic. Really draws a complete picture of how much of a competitor he is.

 

[CalgarySnow]

He turns up as if it’s the Stanley Cup final and he still doesn’t get much love? Come on, instead of whining about some of the players like you have been let’s look at a positive. He’s out there trying to win.

 

[CalgarySnow]

He gets his 300th point and he’s still on page 6?

 

[angusyoung]

He gets his 300th point and he’s still on page 6?

True enough. Has had a good start to the season,deserves credit. Not a player that people disagree on much with him.

 

[Mrb1p]

He gets his 300th point and he’s still on page 6?

Hed probably be at 500 if it wasnt for the worst supporting cast in history.

 

[CauZuki]

He gets his 300th point and he’s still on page 6?

Not much to hate about with Gallagher and HFBoards is about 95% moaning/crying about players not doing well.

 

[Captain Mountain]

He gets his 300th point and he’s still on page 6?

Most player threads are about complaining and Gallagher:

-Gets minutes
-Always plays hard
-Produces

On a steal of a contract. Nothing to complain about.